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DV53 AEP

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AEP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting broken off.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting broken off.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats not tested due to heavy object

rear seat belts not tested due to heavy object

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,510 miles

Nearside 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats not tested due to heavy object

rear seat belts not tested due to heavy object

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake travel [advise]

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,064 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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DV53 AEP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV53 AEP, 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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DV53 AEP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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