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DA53 HDG

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,501 mi
Last recorded72,501 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HDG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 43,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,989 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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DA53 HDG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA53 HDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 HDG registered?

DA53 HDG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is DA53 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HDG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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