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CU03 LZM

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,212 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,623 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,577 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,346 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,669 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,004 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car was presented for test with no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,302 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,879 miles

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

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,781 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 LZM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

CU03 LZM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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