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DU53 ZWV

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,790 mi
Last recorded60,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,790 miles

Knocking noise from engine

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in a patch of tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,456 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EML on

Knocking noise from engine

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in a patch of tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat location- nearside rear

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

Fail 22 Dec 2012 20,586 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat location- nearside rear

offside rear tyre pressure obviously low

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seat location- offside rear

nearside front tyre- outer wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre- outer wall slightly damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,767 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 12,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,731 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 ZWV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

DU53 ZWV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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