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DS03 YZK

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,736 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine oil low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear bearing slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,483 miles

rear brake drums sound rough when rotated recommend brake shoes be checked

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake drums sound rough when rotated recommend brake shoes be checked

Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,495 miles

surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,495 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Jan 2012

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,478 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,478 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,657 miles

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

suspect front steering / suspension out of alignment , steering opterflex required

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,266 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,790 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 YZK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS03 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

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

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