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DS03 JWJ

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,310 mi
Last recorded44,310 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 JWJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,310 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r light lenses damage repaired

Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,310 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/r & o/s/r light lenses damage repaired

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,148 miles

slight fluffing on n/s outer seat belt

Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,148 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight fluffing on n/s outer seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,137 miles

n/s front tyre punctured in tread area.

o/s front tyre on legal limits,re 3/4 rule.both outer edges worn.

o/s rear lens broken but not affecting rear lights,but lets in water.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 32,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s front tyre punctured in tread area.

o/s front tyre on legal limits,re 3/4 rule.both outer edges worn.

o/s rear lens broken but not affecting rear lights,but lets in water.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,829 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 19,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 15,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JWJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS03 JWJ, 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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DS03 JWJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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