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DF52 KKT

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 KKT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 28,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 26,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,192 miles

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

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Fail 4 Feb 2015 25,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,912 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 21,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,854 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,227 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 15,227 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 13,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,028 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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DF52 KKT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DF52 KKT, 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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DF52 KKT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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