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DY53 PMX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,727 mi
Last recorded53,727 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,944 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)

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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DY53 PMX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY53 PMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 PMX registered?

DY53 PMX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 PMX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY53 PMX have outstanding finance?

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