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DL03 ECW

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 ECW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased,unable to fully inspect. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,523 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased,unable to fully inspect. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 27,069 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 27,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,829 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,321 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 17,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,815 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)

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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DL03 ECW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue 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 DL03 ECW, 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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DL03 ECW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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