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FH03 YDY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,511 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount insecure

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

unable to inspect (front to rear to nsr flexi) metal brake pipe due to being coated in grease

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount insecure

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front to rear brakepipes both side corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

enigne management light on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,304 miles

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

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

both cv boots deteriorating

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both cv boots deteriorating

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 37,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,966 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,439 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall scuffed

Fail 18 Jun 2007 23,439 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,132 miles

sidewall damage to both nearside tyres (kerbed)

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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FH03 YDY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FH03 YDY, 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 FH03 YDY registered?

FH03 YDY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FH03 YDY safe to buy?

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