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CU03 GZN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,026 mi
Last recorded64,026 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,026 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,928 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,407 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,391 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 60,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,133 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GZN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red 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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

CU03 GZN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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