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DG03 XRC

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 70,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,094 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf cv gator is detiorating

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

osf track rod end has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,207 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf cv gator is detiorating

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

osf track rod end has slight play

Pass 12 May 2014 50,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,564 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 43,824 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 39,491 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 36,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,871 miles

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split

Fail 14 May 2009 32,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,695 miles

all tyres have perished treads

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,419 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 XRC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG03 XRC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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