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YR53 HSL

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HSL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,386 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,329 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,553 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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YR53 HSL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YR53 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

Is YR53 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 HSL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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