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CK03 DVB

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 DVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,752 miles

clicking noise when brake pedal is applyed

Pass 1 May 2015 72,994 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,603 miles

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

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

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

click sound from brake servo when brake pressed

rear number plate

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,071 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,746 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,178 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outside edge and has some damage

o/side rear foot brake reading low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,422 miles

damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 30,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,032 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CK03 DVB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red 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 CK03 DVB, 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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CK03 DVB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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