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DS03 XRN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,065 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Oct 2014 63,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,533 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,356 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,299 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,652 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,746 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,521 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,240 miles

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

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

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 XRN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

DS03 XRN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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