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DU53 YTL

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,040 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,130 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,562 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 YTL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

DU53 YTL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 YTL safe to buy?

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