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YP03 VKX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 94,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2014 94,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2013 89,168 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 82,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,833 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,341 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 48,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,145 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 39,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2006 29,155 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VKX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKX, 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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YP03 VKX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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