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DG03 BZA

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,052 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear light lens has slight damage

nearside rear outersill/wheel arch slightly corroded

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear axle slightly corroded

several body panels have slight damage

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

nearside rear outersill / wheel arch slightly corroded

offside head lamp aim on lower limit

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear axle slightly corroded

several body panels slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 74,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear quarter panel slighty damaged

nearside rear wheel arch / outersill slighty corroded

offside front wing slighty damaged

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

oil leak

rear boot door slighty damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 74,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear quarter panel slighty damaged

nearside rear wheel arch / outersill slighty corroded

offside front wing slighty damaged

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

oil leak

rear boot door slighty damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 31,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,786 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,786 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,550 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,215 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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DG03 BZA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DG03 BZA, 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 DG03 BZA registered?

DG03 BZA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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