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YM53 GKE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,141 mi
Last recorded78,141 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 GKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,141 miles

advise on corroded brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise on corroded brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,954 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,913 miles

both outer c.v boots deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit on the outer part of the tread

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,913 miles

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

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

both outer c.v boots deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread worn close to the legal limit on the outer part of the tread

offside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,085 miles

both offside outer and nearside outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,085 miles

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

both offside outer and nearside outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,158 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,285 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 GKE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

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

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