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DG03 XPY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,111 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,088 miles

brake pipe / sill

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,281 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,599 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)

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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DG03 XPY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 XPY, 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 DG03 XPY registered?

DG03 XPY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DG03 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 XPY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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