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YP03 FHV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 FHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2017 83,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL. ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,471 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 79,471 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,015 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 73,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,351 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,806 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,597 miles

Frony number plate slightly damaged,

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,111 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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YP03 FHV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP03 FHV, 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 YP03 FHV registered?

YP03 FHV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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