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YP03 GNV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,711 miles

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,241 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,869 miles

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 82,604 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 77,109 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 70,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 63,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 56,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,695 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 GNV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GNV, 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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YP03 GNV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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