MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.
Front brake pads worn low.
Front number plate damaged.
Hand brake travel.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm, deteriorated on outer side wall, cracking between tread and has nail in tread.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer side wall and cracking between treads.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Various body work damage.
oil leaks.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.
Front brake pads worn low.
Front number plate damaged.
Hand brake travel.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm, deteriorated on outer side wall, cracking between tread and has nail in tread.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer side wall and cracking between treads.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Various body work damage.
oil leaks.
Damage to front number plate.
Handbrake travel.
N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall.
Nail in O/S/R tyre.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/F tyre tread worn to legal limit, and worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion to N/S front to rear metal brake pipe.
Damage to front number plate.
Hand brake travel.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm on outer edge and deteriorating slightly on outer side wall.
Rear fog light comes on with dipped beam headlamps, but can be switched off.
Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S front to rear metal brake pipes.
Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Damage to front number plate.
Hand brake travel.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm on outer edge and deteriorating slightly on outer side wall.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog light comes on with dipped beam headlamps, but can be switched off.
Slight corrosion to O/S and N/S front to rear metal brake pipes.
Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.
engine noisey
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/f wheel trim different to rest.
o/s/r tyre cracked in between tread.
rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine noisey
n/s/f tie bar bush perrished.
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/f wheel trim different to rest.
o/s/r tyre cracked in between tread.
rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Damage to front number plate.
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Damage to front number plate.
o/s/f suspension stabalizer bar front bush starting to separate
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 JJY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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