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CK53 TWD

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 TWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,355 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 31,313 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,436 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,431 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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CK53 TWD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK53 TWD, 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 CK53 TWD registered?

CK53 TWD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is CK53 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 TWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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