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DV53 CFF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,750 miles

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,094 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,977 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 CFF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DV53 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

DV53 CFF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is DV53 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 CFF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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