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CN03 LEJ

2003 Kia Rio

Gold Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,916 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,911 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,151 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,379 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,437 miles

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

travel in hand brake

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,256 miles

Nearside 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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CN03 LEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Gold with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN03 LEJ registered?

CN03 LEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is CN03 LEJ safe to buy?

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