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YP03 KVS

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,059 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,386 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 KVS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

YP03 KVS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is YP03 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 KVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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