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YR53 FDJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,608 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,067 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,385 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

cracks appearing on nsr tyre inner side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,385 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cracks appearing on nsr tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,716 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,243 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,840 miles

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

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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YR53 FDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR53 FDJ, 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 YR53 FDJ registered?

YR53 FDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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