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DF53 FRO

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,842 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,516 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 42,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,400 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,791 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 28,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,287 miles

slight play in the drivers steering rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,586 miles

passenger rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,828 miles

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

passenger rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,682 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,493 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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DF53 FRO is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF53 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 FRO registered?

DF53 FRO is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DF53 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FRO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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