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DG03 TZB

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,370 mi
Last recorded64,370 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,370 miles

Nearside inner rack arm has sligh play

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

engine management light is on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 64,370 miles

Nearside inner rack arm has sligh play

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 58,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,758 miles

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

o,b,d light staying on

outer tread worn uneven on nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 45,207 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

175/65/14T

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 36,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 30,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 24,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,272 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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 TZB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

DG03 TZB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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