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YX03 LXM

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 LXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 64,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,302 miles

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,187 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,446 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 LXM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX03 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

YX03 LXM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is YX03 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 LXM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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