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DE03 PHA

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,895 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout

Nearside Front tyre bald spots inner edge

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rearward corner (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust corroded throughout

Nearside Front tyre bald spots inner edge

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rearward corner (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,956 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both sides undersills rusty

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,941 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in centre section holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both sides undersills rusty

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,830 miles

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in centre (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,261 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,000 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front pipe mount broken but supporting ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,777 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front pipe mount broken but supporting ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,107 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,661 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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DE03 PHA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE03 PHA, 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 DE03 PHA registered?

DE03 PHA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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