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YP03 MBU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,670 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,096 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished on side walls

Fail 7 Nov 2014 31,094 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,686 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,570 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 MBU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

YP03 MBU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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