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DY03 ZBX

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,328 mi
Last recorded92,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ZBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,328 miles

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

both sides wheel arches slightly coroded

management warning light staying on

Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sides wheel arches slightly coroded

management warning light staying on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,245 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,392 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 79,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,499 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 70,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 May 2006 24,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 24,147 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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DY03 ZBX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY03 ZBX, 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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What year was DY03 ZBX registered?

DY03 ZBX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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