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DE53 JNX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,376 mi
Last recorded70,376 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,376 miles

Advise engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 70,376 miles

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

Advise engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,463 miles

Advise engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads not clearly visble - possibly wearing thin?

front exhaust hanger corroded/broken

nearside and offside front headlamp light output slightly reduced (headlamp lens deterioated)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 56,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer 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

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

front brake pads not clearly visble - possibly wearing thin?

front exhaust hanger corroded/broken

nearside and offside front headlamp light output slightly reduced (headlamp lens deterioated)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,048 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken but exhaust system is still adequetely supported

Fail 12 May 2014 51,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken but exhaust system is still adequetely supported

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,267 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside windowscreen washer inop

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,265 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside windowscreen washer inop

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,601 miles

Engine light on dash

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine light on dash

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,599 miles

Both front cv joint gaitors deterioated

Engine light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front wiperblade spilt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,855 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 25,279 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 17,981 miles

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

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

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 JNX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 JNX, 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 JNX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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