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YV03 BGE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 BGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,758 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,737 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,439 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,221 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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YV03 BGE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YV03 BGE, 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 YV03 BGE registered?

YV03 BGE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YV03 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 BGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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