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DV53 CEX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,800 mi
Last recorded29,800 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroding. also heat shield insicure on centre pipe.

rear tyres perishing .

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,605 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,068 miles

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

advise handbrake requires adjustment.

advise wipers split on ends.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,437 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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DV53 CEX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV53 CEX, 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 DV53 CEX registered?

DV53 CEX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DV53 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 CEX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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