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CU03 ELH

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ELH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

EML illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,861 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,128 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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CU03 ELH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU03 ELH, 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 CU03 ELH registered?

CU03 ELH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CU03 ELH safe to buy?

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