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YP53 ZYJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,784 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,937 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,918 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,625 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,333 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,978 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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