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CK53 TWF

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 TWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 159,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 155,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 155,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 149,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,905 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes parished

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/r and n/s/r

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2011 136,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes parished

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/r and n/s/r

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2010 122,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,090 miles

wiper blades just starting to split nearside and offside

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,568 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TWF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWF, 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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CK53 TWF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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