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CF53 LWP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,953 mi
Last recorded86,953 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil filter leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,309 miles

Offside 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 slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,168 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,366 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/F & N/S/F tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,749 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 LWP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF53 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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