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EA03 DLF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,893 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,129 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 42,847 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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EA03 DLF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EA03 DLF, 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 EA03 DLF registered?

EA03 DLF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EA03 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 DLF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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