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CE53 YDM

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,402 mi
Last recorded28,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YDM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 28,402 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,476 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,830 miles

Offside Rear advise slight movement in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 23,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 20,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 20,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,804 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 18,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,241 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 17,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 9,877 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,409 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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CE53 YDM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE53 YDM, 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 CE53 YDM registered?

CE53 YDM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CE53 YDM safe to buy?

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