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YP53 UVE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 78,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,583 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Scratches on windscreen

Fail 8 May 2013 68,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Scratches on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2011 37,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 37,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 19,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,216 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 UVE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

YP53 UVE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YP53 UVE safe to buy?

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