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YM53 GMZ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 GMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 88,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 88,552 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 83,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights misted

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,985 miles

drive shaft boots starting to split not holed

front to rear brake pipe corroded not enough to fail

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,689 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,186 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 GMZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

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

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