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DV52 ZXC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZXC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,128 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Fail 11 Nov 2015 131,125 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides, lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 128,157 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 128,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear bump stops split

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,494 miles

corrosion to osr outer sill & wheel arch

front headlight lenses faded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 119,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to osr outer sill & wheel arch

front headlight lenses faded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear outer brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear outer steel brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front to rear feul pipes corroded

play to os roll bar drop link

play to steering rack os

slight imbalance on rear footbrake operation (ns low effort)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,696 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear outer steel brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front to rear feul pipes corroded

play to os roll bar drop link

play to steering rack os

slight imbalance on rear footbrake operation (ns low effort)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,120 miles

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

Transmission oil seals leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Transmission oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front discs & pads worn very low

Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,297 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,180 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 66,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,987 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 53,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,530 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,499 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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DV52 ZXC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DV52 ZXC, 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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DV52 ZXC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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