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DD03 MER

2017 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,294 mi
Last recorded81,294 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Rio35,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD03 MER
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 75,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 69,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing circumfrential cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 42,901 miles

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

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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DD03 MER is a 2017 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 35,640 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 DD03 MER, 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 9 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DD03 MER registered?

DD03 MER is a 2017 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DD03 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD03 MER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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