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DE53 HNC

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HNC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,807 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,800 miles

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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,365 miles

Nearside Rear shockobsorber corroded

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear shockobsorber corroded

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,605 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,605 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,522 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,205 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 7,530 miles

headlamp set at no.2

Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,575 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 HNC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red 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 HNC, 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 DE53 HNC registered?

DE53 HNC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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