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YR03 UXN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 UXN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,102 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 80,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,139 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounting repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,650 miles

front exhurst mounting corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,764 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,766 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 UXN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

YR03 UXN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is YR03 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 UXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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