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YR53 FDN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,171 mi
Last recorded68,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,171 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,535 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,089 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,914 miles

Advice on condion of off side front brake disc inner serface.

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 FDN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR53 FDN, 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 YR53 FDN registered?

YR53 FDN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is YR53 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 FDN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 FDN have outstanding finance?

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