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YM53 EUJ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,768 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 53,768 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,232 miles

all underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,377 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,952 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear tyre perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2016 34,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 21,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,612 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,487 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,288 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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YM53 EUJ 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 85.7%.

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 YM53 EUJ, 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 YM53 EUJ registered?

YM53 EUJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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