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DS03 DTK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,227 mi
Last recorded50,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,178 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion

front tyres low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion

front tyres low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,112 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET CORRODED

FRONT DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F WHEEL NOISE ON ROTATION

O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY NOISY BEARING AND NOISE FROM DRUM ON ROTATION

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,506 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,553 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 DTK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DTK, 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 DS03 DTK registered?

DS03 DTK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DS03 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 DTK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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