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CN03 KFW

2003 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,763 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding. n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,127 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,773 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 KFW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KFW, 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 CN03 KFW registered?

CN03 KFW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is CN03 KFW safe to buy?

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