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DS03 DSX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,154 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,920 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,601 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,652 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing edge of tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,504 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,265 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,114 miles

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

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,291 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 21,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,994 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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DS03 DSX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS03 DSX, 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 DS03 DSX registered?

DS03 DSX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 June 2003.

Is DS03 DSX safe to buy?

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