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YP53 ZYD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 14,914 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,055 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,930 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 ZYD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

YP53 ZYD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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