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YR03 NHF

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,388 mi
Last recorded61,388 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 NHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,513 miles

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

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

rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,610 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 NHF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR03 NHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 NHF registered?

YR03 NHF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is YR03 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 NHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR03 NHF have outstanding finance?

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