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CU03 KSF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,023 miles

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

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

both front headlamps misted

both rear tyres perishing and wearing low

centre exhaust pipe corroded

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,023 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front headlamps misted

both rear tyres perishing and wearing low

centre exhaust pipe corroded

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

deep corrosion showing on rear axle

nearside rear wheel bearin g slightly noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,163 miles

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

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

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

deep corrosion showing on rear axle

nearside rear wheel bearin g slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,821 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,821 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,055 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,710 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,030 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 KSF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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