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DK03 NVX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 NVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 98,664 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

mil light on

Pass 12 May 2011 96,040 miles

Air Bag Light Staying On

N/S/F Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 96,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air Bag Light Staying On

N/S/F Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,346 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 91,346 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake close to no reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 82,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake comes up high

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake comes up high

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2008 77,305 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 67,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,374 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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DK03 NVX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DK03 NVX, 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 DK03 NVX registered?

DK03 NVX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is DK03 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 NVX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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