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CF53 DYG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 98,478 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounts and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plates both (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 97,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,570 miles

Central Front door stiff

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,486 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

engine light on

rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear hole in sill

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 92,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,893 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,958 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,414 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 66,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2013 64,503 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 64,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 47,553 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 26,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,033 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,544 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 10,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CF53 DYG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CF53 DYG, 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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CF53 DYG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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