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DE53 HNR

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 92,035 miles

N/S & O/S rear sills covered in fiber glass

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 92,035 miles

N/S & O/S rear sills covered in fiber glass

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,024 miles

N/S and O/S rear outer sills covered with fibre glass.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,228 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,228 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,267 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 HNR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNR, 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 HNR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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