MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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