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YN53 LTO

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LTO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,787 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,787 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,725 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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YN53 LTO is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YN53 LTO, 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 YN53 LTO registered?

YN53 LTO is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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