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DU53 YSV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,031 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

e.m light on

osf and nsf tyres cracked between treads

osr and nsr upper spring mounts corroded slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2017 63,029 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

e.m light on

osf and nsf tyres cracked between treads

osr and nsr upper spring mounts corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,480 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,472 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,359 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 43,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL illuinated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front ABS ring split

Offside front wiper slightly streaky

unable to see front brake pads without removing wheels

Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front ABS ring split

Offside front wiper slightly streaky

unable to see front brake pads without removing wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,327 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 30,269 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low and wearing on both edges

offside front tyre low and wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,863 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,346 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 13,346 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,964 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 8,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper 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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DU53 YSV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DU53 YSV, 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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DU53 YSV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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