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DG03 TZD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,769 mi
Last recorded58,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,769 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,485 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,870 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,931 miles

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

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 TZD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZD, 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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DG03 TZD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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