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DG53 HNE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,916 mi
Last recorded131,916 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,343 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

Front N/S Tyre Badly Worn On The Edges - Just Legal

Slight Play In The Front N/S Wheel Bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,483 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,374 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,620 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 93,814 miles

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

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

rear o/s and n/s shockabsorber top mounts perished /worn

Pass 29 May 2012 85,766 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s cv boot cracking /weep

play in the rear n/s shockabsorber top mount

Pass 13 May 2011 75,106 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

discs worn

pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,747 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,550 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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DG53 HNE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG53 HNE, 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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DG53 HNE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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