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YR53 LWW

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,526 mi
Last recorded105,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,526 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 87,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 45,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 38,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,715 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 LWW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

YR53 LWW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 LWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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