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CU03 EVJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,548 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,545 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear and both rear pipes from hoses to wheelsa (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,379 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,204 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,480 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Scrub Outer Edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,327 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,544 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 EVJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CU03 EVJ, 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 CU03 EVJ registered?

CU03 EVJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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