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CN03 UVG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear foot and parking brake performances low

Pass 31 Jan 2024 57,361 miles

both rear shocks have play in top bushes

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Fail 19 Jan 2024 57,299 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear shocks have play in top bushes

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,275 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight blow on front flexi exhaust section

Pass 9 Jan 2021 41,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,683 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 34,567 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake efficency lower than RH

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 29,434 miles

Offside Front tie bar bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,087 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has rub mark

Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 11,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 11,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 10,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 10,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 6,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 4,253 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 UVG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

CN03 UVG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is CN03 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 UVG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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