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YP03 FHX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 FHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,156 miles

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

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,277 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2007 35,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,589 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 FHX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP03 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP03 FHX registered?

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

Is YP03 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 FHX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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