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YP03 MKU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 MKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,299 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside track rod end has no split pin.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside track rod end has no split pin.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,928 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,892 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,892 miles

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

n/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,012 miles

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

advise all tyre's on 2/3mm

advise unable to see brake pipe's clearly due to under body sealent

advise unable to see brake's clearly due to wheel trim's fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,328 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 MKU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

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

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