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DE03 PHY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,520 mi
Last recorded26,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,520 miles

Rear wheel bearings slight rumble when rotated

Pass 26 May 2016 25,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on gearbox

rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 23,679 miles

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

cluth operation poor

Fail 27 May 2015 23,658 miles

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

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

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

cluth operation poor

Pass 27 May 2014 22,260 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 27 May 2014 22,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 May 2013 20,903 miles

Oil leak

nearside side rear shocker has excessive corrosion.

Pass 21 May 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,108 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 18,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 16,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 16,759 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,509 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 PHY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

DE03 PHY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 PHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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