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DL03 DMF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,400 mi
Last recorded63,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,400 miles

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

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

both rear tyre worn on edges

clutch fault

Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyre worn on edges

clutch fault

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,578 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,437 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 53,437 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,801 miles

brake pads getting low

front tyres getting edged

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,387 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,387 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,819 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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DL03 DMF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DL03 DMF, 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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DL03 DMF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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