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YP03 GNX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,385 mi
Last recorded85,385 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,385 miles

Most brake pipes rusty in places, Slight engine oil and power steering oil leaks. Exhaust rusty. Off side front tyre worn to 2mm. Off side frotn outer drive shaft gaitor cracked.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Most brake pipes rusty in places, Slight engine oil and power steering oil leaks. Exhaust rusty. Off side front tyre worn to 2mm. Off side frotn outer drive shaft gaitor cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,755 miles

both front cv boots cracking

both front to rear brake pipes and osf brake pipe corroding

corrosion on both rear archs and nsr sill

exhaust corroded

osf tyre near limit

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,430 miles

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

osf tyre on 2.5mm

some brake pipes corroding, unable to check fully due to coverings

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,091 miles

all exhaust system rusty

both front tyres on 3.5mm

most brake pipes coverd in underseal not allowing full inspection

very slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,091 miles

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

all exhaust system rusty

both front tyres on 3.5mm

most brake pipes coverd in underseal not allowing full inspection

very slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,633 miles

front tyres nearing limit

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,491 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,349 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,608 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 GNX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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