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YN53 LUP

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,373 mi
Last recorded22,373 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,173 miles

all brakepipes surface corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 21,173 miles

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

all brakepipes surface corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,759 miles

all brakepipes surface corroded

rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,367 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 20 Oct 2015 17,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,502 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 11,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 7,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,983 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 LUP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN53 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

YN53 LUP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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