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DU53 YTC

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,711 mi
Last recorded52,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,711 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2020 45,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,121 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 39,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and Offside front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,889 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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DU53 YTC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DU53 YTC, 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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What year was DU53 YTC registered?

DU53 YTC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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