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DA53 HXV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 129,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 31 Oct 2014 128,976 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper inscure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 116,653 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,884 miles

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

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

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 14 Oct 2010 88,010 miles

nearside and offside rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal

parking brake lever travel high

slight play in offside rear shock absorber rubber mounting bush

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 33,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HXV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA53 HXV, 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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DA53 HXV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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