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CK03 LXG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,868 miles

rear exhaust blow

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhaust blow

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,072 miles

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

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

front drop links slight movement

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,205 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,144 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 LXG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

CK03 LXG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is CK03 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 LXG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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