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CK03 LXH

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 44,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroding

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,334 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND O/S OUTER SILL CORRODING.O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 42,334 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND O/S OUTER SILL CORRODING.O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 22 May 2014 40,006 miles

Inbalance front service brake close to the limits

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 40,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inbalance front service brake close to the limits

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 35,921 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,572 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Pass 24 May 2011 29,961 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 4 May 2010 27,409 miles

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 15 May 2009 24,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,518 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING.-N/S/R TYRE LOW IN PLACES.

Pass 14 May 2007 21,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,136 miles

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

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

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 LXH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXH, 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 CK03 LXH registered?

CK03 LXH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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