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EN52 YOE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 YOE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,638 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 27 Jan 2015 71,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,660 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,357 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,561 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F,AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING LOW.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,306 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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EN52 YOE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN52 YOE, 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 EN52 YOE registered?

EN52 YOE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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