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YP53 HJE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,310 mi
Last recorded54,310 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 HJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,553 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

exhaust front mounting corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear to brake hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 39,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,608 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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YP53 HJE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YP53 HJE, 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 YP53 HJE registered?

YP53 HJE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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