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EO53 YUE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,845 mi
Last recorded42,845 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES CLOSE TO WEAR BAR INDICATOR

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SMALL CUT IN O/S/F OUTER SIDEWALL AND N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRES

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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EO53 YUE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO53 YUE, 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 EO53 YUE registered?

EO53 YUE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EO53 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 YUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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