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YP53 UVD

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,675 miles

Nearside Front door mirror has slight damage to case

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

brake pedal rubber is split but not insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,675 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror has slight damage to case

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

brake pedal rubber is split but not insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror case is damaged

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

damage to windscreen out of wiper sweep

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror case is damaged

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

damage to windscreen out of wiper sweep

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,513 miles

1st exhaust metal bracket is broken

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f door mirror case is broken

o/s/f wiper blade is worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,239 miles

1st exhaust metal mount is broken

n/s/f door mirror case is broken

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,219 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,527 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres side walls scuffed and damaged

exhaust system very rusty

front exaust mount corroded off exhaust still secure

underside of vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,825 miles

both front tyres are on the wear indicators

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,289 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,092 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 UVD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVD, 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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YP53 UVD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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