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DE03 CGK

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CGK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,725 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 51,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,285 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 14 Apr 2015 40,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,178 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,898 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cun it side wall no cords showing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre has slight cun it side wall no cords showing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,238 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 22,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,759 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 14,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,205 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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DE03 CGK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE03 CGK, 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 DE03 CGK registered?

DE03 CGK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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