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YP03 KWE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,842 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,410 miles

Front Front brakes imbalance only just met

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,224 miles

various areas on vehicle has surface rust

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

various areas on vehicle has surface rust

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,067 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL WEAKENED BY CORROSION AT REAR

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,067 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL WEAKENED BY CORROSION AT REAR

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 57,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,620 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,507 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,506 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,300 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,766 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 KWE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

YP03 KWE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YP03 KWE safe to buy?

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