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CN03 ZWK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 ZWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,669 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front eml on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 2 May 2017 45,181 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights fogged. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (bottom ball joint) (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear spare tyre low in pressure

Rear wiper worn not clearing screen

Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear spare tyre low in pressure

Rear wiper worn not clearing screen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,961 miles

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

two front tyres worn 3mm left on tread

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

two front tyres worn 3mm left on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,334 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on dash

i cannot see front brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2013 27,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on dash

i cannot see front brake pads

Pass 12 Mar 2012 132,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f small cut in tyer wall not deep

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,874 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 11,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,368 miles

a pair of front tyres quite STRONGLY ADVISED.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge quite badly an bald. 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn on edges.

tracking check due too tyre wear

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 ZWK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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