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EO03 UHZ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,811 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,940 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 21,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,817 miles

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

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

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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EO03 UHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO03 UHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 UHZ registered?

EO03 UHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 UHZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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