2003 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · GD52 FDF
2003 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 39,398 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 FDF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2023
- 39,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD52 FDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Rio (GD52 FDF) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
GD52 FDF Mileage History
- 01/02/202239,055 mi
- 07/02/202339,398 mi+343 mi
- 08/02/202339,398 mi
Average of roughly 337 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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