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CN03 KHB

2003 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,629 miles

inner & outer sills slight corrosion

rear shock absorbers slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

inner & outer sills slight corrosion

rear shock absorbers slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,371 miles

sills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing bottom edge witch bolts on to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,689 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,689 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,232 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,232 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,994 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,367 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 KHB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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