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CF03 NHH

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,348 miles

Clutch worn and hard to select gears

Starter motor faulty

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch worn and hard to select gears

Starter motor faulty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,989 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,949 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,516 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 51,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,904 miles

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

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

The nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,587 miles

Advises from failure 781510176190 still apply

Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

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 NHH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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