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DV53 YNZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,662 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak present under vehicle

slight corrosion offside rear arch

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,662 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak present under vehicle

slight corrosion offside rear arch

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,171 miles

n/s rear wheelbearing slightly rough

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,809 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 20,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 19,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 15,247 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YNZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DV53 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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