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YX03 GJY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,939 mi
Last recorded91,939 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 91,939 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 91,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,673 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 87,673 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front parts front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front mounting snapped

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front mounting snapped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,423 miles

oil/filter/has/rust/scabs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,392 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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YX03 GJY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX03 GJY, 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 YX03 GJY registered?

YX03 GJY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 GJY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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