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DV53 DFD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 DFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,498 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,236 miles

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

parking brake travel close to limit

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,236 miles

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

clutch is hard

corrosion showing to front to rear brake pipes at rear

oil leaks from engine, one is oil filter

parking brake travel close to limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front washer jets poor but still clean screen

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2013 62,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front washer jets poor but still clean screen

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,551 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,790 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 40,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,146 miles

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

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

condition of o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,426 miles

Handbrake travel on the limit.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,045 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 DFD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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