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DU03 WFM

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,208 miles

engine management lamp on.

fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear.

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,289 miles

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

offside front wiper slight split still clears screen

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,210 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,373 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 25,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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DU03 WFM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU03 WFM, 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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DU03 WFM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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