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CN03 ORL

2003 Kia Rio

Gold Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,455 mi
Last recorded64,455 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 ORL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,455 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,032 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

front and rear wheels hubs covers fitted

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

rear center exhaust joint deteriorated

rear lower seat insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,519 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 13 Apr 2010 51,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,346 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,260 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,120 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 ORL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Gold with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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