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FL03 YSP

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,100 mi
Last recorded33,100 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YSP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,279 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,830 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 30,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,202 miles

os driveshaft leaking oil

Fail 27 Jan 2016 27,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

os driveshaft leaking oil

Fail 30 Jan 2015 24,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,217 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,565 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,876 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,905 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,773 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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FL03 YSP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL03 YSP, 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 FL03 YSP registered?

FL03 YSP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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