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YW03 FWF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 May 2014 61,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,059 miles

front brakes have imbalance

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

thorn in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,823 miles

advise very slight movement in offside rear wheel bearings,advise adjustement.

advise windscreen has a stone chip in zone B of screen,ok to pass mot,advise repair.

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 FWF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YW03 FWF, 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 YW03 FWF registered?

YW03 FWF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is YW03 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 FWF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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