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CN03 OWG

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 62,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 62,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 59,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 57,430 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 57,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1756514 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 54,911 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

noise from o/s/r brake when rotated

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 13 May 2016 54,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking main steel (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pads wearing low

noise from o/s/r brake when rotated

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 11 May 2015 51,473 miles

noise from o/s/r wheel when turned

Fail 11 May 2015 51,437 miles

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

noise from o/s/r wheel when turned

Pass 13 May 2014 47,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,157 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 39,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 30,743 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,669 miles

n/s/f tyre exsessive edge wear worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2008 23,113 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 19,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 14,790 miles

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

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 OWG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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