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DE53 HJZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 78,376 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot badly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,806 miles

Battery flat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/6514 outer edge smooth and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 70,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp buff (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding possible sliders/ seized pad (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (8.2.3)

Battery flat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/6514 outer edge smooth and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,815 miles

Fog lamp switch has no picture on it.

Front tyres worn unevenly.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,006 miles

Offside Outer Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 27,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,888 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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DE53 HJZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 HJZ, 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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DE53 HJZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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