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YP03 FHZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,449 mi
Last recorded52,449 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 52,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 41,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,735 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,729 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 15,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,858 miles

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,530 miles

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,964 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 FHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

Is YP03 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 FHZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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