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EY03 CNJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,038 mi
Last recorded58,038 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 CNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,543 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,501 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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EY03 CNJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY03 CNJ, 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

How do I check the history of EY03 CNJ?

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What year was EY03 CNJ registered?

EY03 CNJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is EY03 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 CNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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