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CK03 ZWX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 86,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,621 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,792 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 47,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,192 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls

Pass 26 May 2010 29,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,190 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 ZWX 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

CK03 ZWX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is CK03 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 ZWX 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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