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YP03 VYE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,674 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 5,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,476 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 VYE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

YP03 VYE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is YP03 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 VYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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