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DC03 CEV

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,660 mi
Last recorded62,660 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 CEV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,562 miles

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

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

offside lower wing corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside lower wing corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,325 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 31,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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DC03 CEV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC03 CEV, 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 DC03 CEV registered?

DC03 CEV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DC03 CEV safe to buy?

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