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DE53 YJF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,164 mi
Last recorded42,164 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,709 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,153 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,109 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 YJF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJF, 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 DE53 YJF registered?

DE53 YJF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is DE53 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 YJF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE53 YJF have outstanding finance?

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