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YO52 BHP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BHP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,915 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,600 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,134 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,112 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,099 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,966 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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YO52 BHP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YO52 BHP, 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 YO52 BHP registered?

YO52 BHP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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