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CH03 GOF

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,948 mi
Last recorded119,948 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 GOF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,072 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 69,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 63,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,349 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 56,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,566 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,507 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 23,474 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,474 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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CH03 GOF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CH03 GOF, 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 CH03 GOF registered?

CH03 GOF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CH03 GOF safe to buy?

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