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CU03 EVK

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,417 mi
Last recorded79,417 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 EVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,417 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,417 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 73,579 miles

ENG MAM LIGHT ON

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,579 miles

ENG MAM LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,055 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 67,055 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 61,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,943 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,943 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,178 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 EVK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

CU03 EVK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is CU03 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 EVK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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