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DV53 DEU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,939 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to drteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2018 82,939 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre starting to drteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2017 53,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,025 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 49,025 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,583 miles

offside rear tyre has small cracks around sidewall

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,146 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 DEU 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 81.3%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

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

Is DV53 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 DEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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