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DE53 HNH

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,352 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

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

SLIGHT DRAG OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE

Fail 21 Dec 2011 68,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,017 miles

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

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

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

rear brake have an inbalance of 36%, advise further inspection/adjust

Fail 21 Dec 2010 59,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake have an inbalance of 36%, advise further inspection/adjust

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,724 miles

THE FRONT O/S BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW ADVICE REMOVE WHEEL TO CHECK FULLY

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOT S ARE WORN

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TIE BAR FRONT MOUNTING IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BUSH IF NOT REPAIRED

THE O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4 1.6MM

THE POWER STEERING PIPE FROM THE RESIVOIR IS DAMP

Fail 20 Dec 2008 35,724 miles

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

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

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

THE FRONT O/S BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW ADVICE REMOVE WHEEL TO CHECK FULLY

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOT S ARE WORN

THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TIE BAR FRONT MOUNTING IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BUSH IF NOT REPAIRED

THE O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4 1.6MM

THE POWER STEERING PIPE FROM THE RESIVOIR IS DAMP

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,253 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 HNH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

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

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