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DV03 AOF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,309 mi
Last recorded84,309 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AOF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip wearing

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,301 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip wearing

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,923 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,320 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,322 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

Fail 30 Dec 2009 35,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,242 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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DV03 AOF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV03 AOF, 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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DV03 AOF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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