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DV03 UFU

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

engine noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,954 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,086 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 37,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,570 miles

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2014 31,570 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,292 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,292 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,523 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 14,480 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 9,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,384 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 7,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 UFU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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