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DU03 YEG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YEG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 114,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 113,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,180 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

drivers outer door handle sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads getting low

full ehaust system corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,417 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 YEG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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