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YW03 FVZ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,806 mi
Last recorded102,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,806 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R inner and outer sills but are not holed

Advise this vehicle has undergone a lot of welding to the rear end of the sills

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 102,806 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R inner and outer sills but are not holed

Advise this vehicle has undergone a lot of welding to the rear end of the sills

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise both head light aims

advise welding on sills n/s/r o/s r

Fail 10 Jun 2019 99,705 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise both head light aims

advise welding on sills n/s/r o/s r

advise n/s/t track rod end rubber

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,274 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

advise both headlamp aim only just acceptable

advise weld repair to sills and end cap been heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and end cap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

advise both headlamp aim only just acceptable

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,648 miles

Nearside Rear advise nail in tyre

Offside Front advise tyre wearing low

Offside Rear advise wheel bearing slight play

strong advise on two front brake pipes inner wings (corroded)

strong advise two rear brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders (corroded)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,753 miles

Advise slight play in O/S/R Wheel bearing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,254 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,842 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,489 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,669 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake service nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,320 miles

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

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

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

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

brake service nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,095 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,981 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 FVZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

YW03 FVZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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