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YP53 ZYN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 85,429 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front pads getting low

strong advise front to rear brake pipes are corroded

strong advise nearside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Fail 27 May 2014 85,429 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front pads getting low

strong advise front to rear brake pipes are corroded

strong advise nearside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,952 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,380 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,069 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 ZYN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

YP53 ZYN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is YP53 ZYN safe to buy?

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