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DE53 YBL

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,052 miles

Both front outer cv gators perishing

Exhaust coroaded ( Not blowing )

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,914 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,158 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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DE53 YBL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 YBL, 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 DE53 YBL registered?

DE53 YBL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DE53 YBL safe to buy?

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