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DS03 YZX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,783 miles

both front stabiliser arns have slight play

exhaust bracket

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front stabiliser arns have slight play

exhaust bracket

Pass 19 Oct 2013 93,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 93,597 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 86,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,377 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,883 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,883 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,482 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 YZX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 YZX registered?

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

Is DS03 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 YZX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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