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DA53 BUJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,805 mi
Last recorded48,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 48,804 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,274 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 46,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 43,121 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracked)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 43,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracked)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,367 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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DA53 BUJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA53 BUJ, 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 DA53 BUJ registered?

DA53 BUJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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