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YY03 TEV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,964 mi
Last recorded68,964 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TEV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,964 miles

brake pipes corroded. underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,706 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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YY03 TEV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY03 TEV, 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 YY03 TEV registered?

YY03 TEV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YY03 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 TEV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY03 TEV have outstanding finance?

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