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CF53 LWW

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,390 mi
Last recorded53,390 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,988 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,414 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 22,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 12,112 miles

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

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

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 LWW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF53 LWW, 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 CF53 LWW registered?

CF53 LWW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CF53 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 LWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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