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YR03 FOA

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,160 mi
Last recorded48,160 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FOA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 48,160 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear passenger door can not be opened from inside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,162 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,162 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,995 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,833 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,474 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 24,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wore on outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,715 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,294 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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YR03 FOA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR03 FOA, 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 YR03 FOA registered?

YR03 FOA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 FOA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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