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CP53 NSN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,201 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,022 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes slight uneven application

Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,254 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches underside

Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches underside

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,265 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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CP53 NSN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 NSN registered?

CP53 NSN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CP53 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 NSN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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