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YM53 GNV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 93,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level over maximum

rear seat base partially insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,522 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management warning lamp lit

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front link/flex pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management warning lamp lit

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front driveshaft knocking

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyrewall perished

Offside Front driveshaft knocking

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,079 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyrewall perished

Offside Front driveshaft knocking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,825 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,192 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 GNV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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