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DC03 HPK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HPK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,427 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,424 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine mounting missing bolts missing (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 60,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,876 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 38,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,836 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,845 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)

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 HPK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPK, 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 DC03 HPK registered?

DC03 HPK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DC03 HPK safe to buy?

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