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DY53 NXZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,025 mi
Last recorded67,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,025 miles

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

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

Slight bind off side rear brake

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,202 miles

Nearside outer c.v gaiter is slightly perished

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,143 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 36,964 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

osr drum catching backing plate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,361 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust front bracket detached [still secure]

front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust front bracket detached [still secure]

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,851 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 23,573 miles

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

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

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 NXZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY53 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

DY53 NXZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 NXZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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