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YR03 UXJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,249 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,839 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,566 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,171 miles

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

Nail in n\s\r tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,447 miles

Advise front section exhaust mount broken off but exhaust system is adeqeutley supported.

Advise oil filter has small pin hole causing minor leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 28,034 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,067 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 UXJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

Is YR03 UXJ safe to buy?

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