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DV03 LYD

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,760 mi
Last recorded75,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LYD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,760 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,763 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 65,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear select cable mount disconnected.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,174 miles

Front brake discs warped

Slight wear in near side front role bar link

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LYD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYD, 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 DV03 LYD registered?

DV03 LYD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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