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EN03 VUF

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VUF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,125 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,118 miles

front number plate deteriorated.

front wiper blade rubbers split.

n/s/f driveshaft cv gaitor perished and cracking.

o/s/f driveshaft cv gaitor perished and cracking.

rear number plate deteriorated.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 87,118 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated.

front wiper blade rubbers split.

n/s/f driveshaft cv gaitor perished and cracking.

o/s/f driveshaft cv gaitor perished and cracking.

rear number plate deteriorated.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front number plate

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front number plate

Fail 15 May 2009 51,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,614 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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EN03 VUF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EN03 VUF, 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 EN03 VUF registered?

EN03 VUF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EN03 VUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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