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DA53 VLE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 84,370 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 70,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and covered with paint or grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 70,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and covered with paint or grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,808 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s rears (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At minimum limit. Requires new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre age related minor cracks

Nearside Rear Wheel arch and sill areas corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre age related minor cracks

Offside Rear Wheel arch and sill areas corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer jet set too low

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,307 miles

Brake performance not tested Corroded and leaking pipes. Requires Full brake test when vehicle retested. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Speed sensor reluctor ring split (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Corroded (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Corroded (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At minimum limit. Requires new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre age related minor cracks

Nearside Rear Wheel arch and sill areas corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre age related minor cracks

Offside Rear Wheel arch and sill areas corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer jet set too low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,594 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,583 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,287 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,232 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 32,183 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,683 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 8,809 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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