MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
all brake pipes under sealed
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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