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DV03 YYK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YYK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,199 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 48,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,934 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in offside front drop link

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Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,934 miles

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

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nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DV03 YYK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV03 YYK, 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 DV03 YYK registered?

DV03 YYK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is DV03 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 YYK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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