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DF03 YCX

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,072 mi
Last recorded55,072 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,889 miles

Engine management light on

NS rear brake requires serviceor adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,327 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 53,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 22,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YCX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

DF03 YCX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is DF03 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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