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DF03 FCD

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,240 mi
Last recorded41,240 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,240 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,271 miles

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

n/s/f corner damage to bumper and wing slight mark on light

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,091 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 56,790 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,833 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,206 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 FCD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

DF03 FCD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DF03 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 FCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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