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CF03 NHG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,456 mi
Last recorded69,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,169 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear seat lock faulty

Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,029 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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CF03 NHG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF03 NHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF03 NHG registered?

CF03 NHG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is CF03 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 NHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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