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CK53 ZVG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe next to tank corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear arch and inner door area

Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp detereated (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamp detereated (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe next to tank corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear arch and inner door area

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,027 miles

slight corrosion around both rear suspension mounts

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre pipe bracket snapped but secure

Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre pipe bracket snapped but secure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,119 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,174 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)

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 ZVG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

CK53 ZVG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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