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CK03 VXH

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 65,559 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

Fail 2 May 2013 65,559 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 2 May 2012 62,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads not visable

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,558 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 49,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rattle

front blades slightly smearing

pads not visable

Pass 9 May 2008 41,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 23,436 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 VXH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc 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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

CK03 VXH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is CK03 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 VXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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