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DV53 DDN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,276 miles

front exhaust mounting broke (still secure)

front number plate cracked

front too rear brake pipe rusty

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,274 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front exhaust mounting broke (still secure)

front number plate cracked

front too rear brake pipe rusty

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,902 miles

o.s.f tyre cracking

o.s.r tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

o.s.f tyre cracking

o.s.r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,712 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,579 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 DDN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

DV53 DDN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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