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DU53 YUG

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,552 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,599 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,597 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

FWA

OSR tyre wear DANGEROUS

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

ns tyre pressure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,000 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,366 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,476 miles

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

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

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

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 YUG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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