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DA53 HFF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,016 mi
Last recorded116,016 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,016 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,024 miles

both front arm rubber bushes deteriated but no movement

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 92,748 miles

COROSION TO FRONT AND REAR B/P X2, FRONT PADS LOW, BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT, SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LINK

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,037 miles

corrosion exhaust..corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,355 miles

oil leak on engine..front tyres worn on edges close too limits..o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,661 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 HFF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA53 HFF, 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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DA53 HFF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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