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DU03 YED

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,761 mi
Last recorded76,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YED
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 76,761 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 7,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 63,315 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 46,508 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged 175/65/14 82T 020672

Fail 6 May 2011 46,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged 175/65/14 82T 020672

Pass 18 May 2010 44,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14TR 028535

Fail 18 May 2010 44,663 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre is cracking 175/65/14TR 028535

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,533 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,536 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 28,426 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,027 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 YED is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YED, 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 YED is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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