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DF03 EKD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EKD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 100,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 95,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 93,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 91,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 91,205 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 88,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm also rears are cracking at tread all sized 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 85,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 82,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 78,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,454 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 69,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 65,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,976 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 54,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 40,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,025 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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DF03 EKD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF03 EKD, 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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DF03 EKD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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