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CU03 HWX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 85,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 84,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 71,201 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2016 56,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 49,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 44,673 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 44,669 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 38,088 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 38,084 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 30,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 17,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 14,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,650 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 HWX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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