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A16 YPC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YPC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside dody damage

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,631 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside dody damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,465 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

headlight lenses fading

nearside body damage

Fail 1 Sep 2011 72,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside body damage

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

headlight lenses fading

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,234 miles

nearside rear tyre has wire through inner sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,212 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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A16 YPC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A16 YPC, 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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What year was A16 YPC registered?

A16 YPC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is A16 YPC safe to buy?

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