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DS03 DPY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,616 mi
Last recorded40,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,616 miles

nsf anti roll bar slight play in ball joint

nsf cv boot perished not split

osr tyre low and perished

rear number plate slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,604 miles

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

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)

rear number plate slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play osr wheel bearing

nsf anti roll bar slight play in ball joint

nsf cv boot perished not split

osr tyre low and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 27,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,440 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,062 miles

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,333 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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DS03 DPY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS03 DPY, 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 DS03 DPY registered?

DS03 DPY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is DS03 DPY safe to buy?

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