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DN03 KOU

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,587 mi
Last recorded52,587 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 KOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

handbrake travel, possible rear brakes need adjusting

noise on front wheel, possible pads wear indicator or pads.not possible to see brake pad depth with wheel on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2009 30,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,674 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 22,639 miles

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

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

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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DN03 KOU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN03 KOU, 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 DN03 KOU registered?

DN03 KOU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is DN03 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 KOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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