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DY53 CMU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 113,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 100,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,393 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND I=UNDERSEALED AT REAR OF CAR

OIL LEAK?

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,553 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED AND STARTING TO CORROD

N/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

N/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED AND STARTING TO CORROD

N/S/F BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT JUDDER

N/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,178 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,847 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 411,161 miles

all brake pipes under sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,161 miles

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

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

all brake pipes under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,482 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,224 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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DY53 CMU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY53 CMU, 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 DY53 CMU registered?

DY53 CMU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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