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DE53 HNJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,561 mi
Last recorded73,561 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 73,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket securing bracket weld broken..

horn operated by a separate switch...

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2013 73,265 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket securing bracket weld broken..

horn operated by a separate switch...

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 67,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2012 67,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,003 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cannot check both n/s/f & o/s/r seatbelts due to child safety seats fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,605 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,568 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 HNJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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