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DY03 XAS

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,449 mi
Last recorded44,449 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XAS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres low and perished

o/s/f and both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,062 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,060 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 2 May 2008 31,474 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,767 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DY03 XAS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY03 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 XAS registered?

DY03 XAS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is DY03 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 XAS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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