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DN03 KOV

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 KOV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 88,690 miles

traces of bodyfiller found on n/s/r sill & inner arch area

Fail 21 May 2014 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on various parts on body

Pass 20 May 2013 83,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front bumper slighty damaged

Fail 20 May 2013 83,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front bumper slighty damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 79,504 miles

all metal brake pipes have been greased

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 75,252 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 71,001 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear bump stop areas slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 66,632 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel bearing

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 11 May 2007 57,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,781 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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DN03 KOV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN03 KOV, 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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DN03 KOV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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