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CF53 DYN

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,459 mi
Last recorded55,459 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DYN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 55,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,791 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,193 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,257 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,677 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,817 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,817 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,814 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,567 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,447 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 18,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CF53 DYN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF53 DYN, 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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CF53 DYN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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