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EY03 CPE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,954 mi
Last recorded69,954 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 CPE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front mirror slightly damaged

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,130 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,128 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 18,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 CPE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CPE, 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 EY03 CPE registered?

EY03 CPE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is EY03 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 CPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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