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DU03 WGN

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,020 mi
Last recorded43,020 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,020 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,778 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 40,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

o/s/r tyre under pressure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,947 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,912 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,955 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,253 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 27,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,064 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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DU03 WGN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU03 WGN, 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 DU03 WGN registered?

DU03 WGN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DU03 WGN safe to buy?

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