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YP03 GNN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,468 mi
Last recorded44,468 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,150 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,731 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,731 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch almost compleatley shot. requires attention soon.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,675 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 GNN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNN, 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 GNN registered?

YP03 GNN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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