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CF03 NHN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,192 mi
Last recorded73,192 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,192 miles

exhaust system very corroded

panhard rod corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,378 miles

25% brake imbalance across front axle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to discolour

scraping noise coming from inside nearside rear brake drum

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to discolour

scraping noise coming from inside nearside rear brake drum

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,652 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cv gaitors cracking

exhasust system very corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes painted with thick paint

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,257 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic trims shiuelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,257 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

plastic trims shiuelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,933 miles

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

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

front brake discs warn and corroded on edges

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,933 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs warn and corroded on edges

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,075 miles

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

slight wheel bearing roughness when rotated on o/s/r

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,645 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,645 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 NHN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

CF03 NHN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is CF03 NHN safe to buy?

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