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DG03 JXW

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,045 mi
Last recorded46,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,941 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,939 miles

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,129 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 15,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,583 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 JXW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

DG03 JXW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DG03 JXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 JXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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