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CK03 ZWS

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,923 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 53,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

eng mang light on

nsr tyre pressure looks low

rear tyres cracking

wipers split but still clean ing screen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 34,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,575 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,693 miles

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

damage to rear bumper,n/s/r door,o/s/r quarter and n/s/f bumper.

n/s head lamp starting to mist.

rear wiper blade split.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,579 miles

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

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

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

damage to rear bumper,n/s/r door,o/s/r quarter and n/s/f bumper.

n/s head lamp starting to mist.

rear wiper blade split.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,220 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,704 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 ZWS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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