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CP53 BCO

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,512 mi
Last recorded112,512 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,512 miles

near side front bottom ball joint cover deteriorated

off side front wheel bearing has suspect noise

Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,512 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front bottom ball joint cover deteriorated

off side front tyre wearing thin

off side front wheel bearing has suspect noise

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,851 miles

Both headlamp lens are cloudy

Fuel pipe is corroded

Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 2 Oct 2013 100,849 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamp lens are cloudy

Fuel pipe is corroded

Offside front outer cv boot is leaking grease

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,694 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,972 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear upper shoackabsorber bushes worn

near side and off side rear steel brake pipes to and from flexis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,639 miles

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

both rear shockabsorbers have worn top bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,375 miles

cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,835 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CP53 BCO is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP53 BCO, 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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CP53 BCO is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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