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EY03 EHC

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,225 miles

Oil leak

front tyres feathering on inner edges may require an adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front tyres feathering on inner edges may require an adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,809 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,783 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre peished

n/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,722 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 13,382 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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EY03 EHC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY03 EHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY03 EHC registered?

EY03 EHC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is EY03 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 EHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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