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DU53 ZWN

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,368 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel filter rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,125 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.surface corrosion to both front to rear break pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,674 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 ZWN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

DU53 ZWN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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