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CU03 HWV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,139 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s tie rod bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s o/s rear top spring mounts corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,227 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear axle corroded

rear tyres perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s tie rod bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s o/s rear top spring mounts corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,523 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,523 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 57,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2012 52,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,171 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 36,986 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 May 2009 36,983 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,853 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,397 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 HWV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWV, 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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CU03 HWV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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