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DF03 EKE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,478 miles

near side washer jet flow poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side washer jet flow poor

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,906 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,167 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,378 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 EKE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKE, 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 DF03 EKE registered?

DF03 EKE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is DF03 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 EKE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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