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YX53 YMG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,701 mi
Last recorded40,701 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YMG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 40,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r too. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting and O/S too

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,866 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive between box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r too ( the ones connected to rear cylinders) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive between box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r too ( the ones connected to rear cylinders) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 34,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,560 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,866 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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YX53 YMG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX53 YMG, 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 YX53 YMG registered?

YX53 YMG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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