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DV53 DFE

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level low

Rear number plate is in poor condition, but is still readable

Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,978 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,418 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 DFE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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