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YW03 BXE

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 BXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 109,303 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,102 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 94,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,289 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,828 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,828 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,085 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,741 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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YW03 BXE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW03 BXE, 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 YW03 BXE registered?

YW03 BXE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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