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DE53 YJK

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking o/s n/s rackend leaking through rackgaiter (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s front suspension arm stable arm bush deterioirateing

n/s front wheel bearing slight play and roughness when rotated

o/s n/s headlights deteriorateing and slight dull image

o/s rear brake slight binding

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,150 miles

Offside Front tyre as inside edge wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber slight splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,702 miles

Hand brake travel is getting excessive.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,182 miles

hand brake cable requires adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,631 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,186 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 YJK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

DE53 YJK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 YJK safe to buy?

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