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DL03 EAA

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,089 mi
Last recorded81,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 EAA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,089 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside front anti-roll bar link creaking/ dry

offside rear outer sill close to corrosion limit

oil leak at engine

slight freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,663 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 23,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,272 miles

damage to n/s sill. sligh play on n/s of steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,698 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,999 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 EAA 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 91.7%.

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 EAA, 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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What year was DL03 EAA registered?

DL03 EAA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DL03 EAA safe to buy?

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