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YR03 FOP

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,471 mi
Last recorded71,471 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,471 miles

head lamps border line

Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,419 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,240 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2015 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished/ worn close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,395 miles

1. slight play in nsf wheel bearing, 2 slight play in nsf rack arm, 3 nsr tyre perrished on limit, 4 exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1. slight play in nsf wheel bearing, 2 slight play in nsf rack arm, 3 nsr tyre perrished on limit, 4 exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,867 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,929 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 FOP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

YR03 FOP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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