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CN03 FKM

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 FKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper slightly deterioated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper slightly deterioated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,491 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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CN03 FKM 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 CN03 FKM, 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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CN03 FKM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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