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CK03 EDJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 EDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,469 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,469 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,090 miles

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

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,822 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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CK03 EDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc 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 CK03 EDJ, 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 CK03 EDJ registered?

CK03 EDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CK03 EDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 EDJ 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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