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DG03 JYL

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine check light illuminated

handbrake and rear brakes only just met standard for test

Fail 6 Apr 2017 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badl;y worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine check light illuminated

handbrake and rear brakes only just met standard for test

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,979 miles

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

cracking on n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,783 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,603 miles

exhaust centre pipe heatshield loose/rattling

handbrake slightly high

n/s mirror body cracked

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes going rusty

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 24 Oct 2011 26,603 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust centre pipe heatshield loose/rattling

handbrake slightly high

n/s mirror body cracked

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes going rusty

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 5 Aug 2011 26,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust centre pipe heat shield loose/rattling

handbrake slightly high

n/s mirror body broken

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes going rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,370 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 JYL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG03 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

DG03 JYL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DG03 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 JYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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