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YP03 MKV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,148 mi
Last recorded107,148 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 MKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,533 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,776 miles

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

front c.v joint noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front c.v joint noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,961 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,753 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 MKV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

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

Is YP03 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 MKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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