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CU03 LZC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1434cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,434cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,955 miles

N/S & O/S REAR ARCHES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front OUTER C.V GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absober mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion on near and off side front floor

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear spring mountings

advise corrosion on rear syspension arms

Fail 25 May 2016 95,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion on near and off side front floor

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear spring mountings

advise corrosion on rear syspension arms

Pass 6 May 2015 88,335 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion on both rear syspension arms

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 75,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2012 67,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 57,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 48,675 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,573 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 LZC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,434cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

CU03 LZC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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