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CF53 LWM

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,199 mi
Last recorded52,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear washer inop

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,960 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear washer inop

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,908 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,124 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,715 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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CF53 LWM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 LWM registered?

CF53 LWM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CF53 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 LWM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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