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EP03 HYH

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,249 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,052 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,775 miles

offside and nearside outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 58,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,026 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 40,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,890 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 29,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 17,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,413 miles

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,338 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,927 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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EP03 HYH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EP03 HYH, 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 EP03 HYH registered?

EP03 HYH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EP03 HYH safe to buy?

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