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YY03 XSM

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XSM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 20 May 2016 77,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,705 miles

both door mirror casings damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,502 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

handbrake travel requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,290 miles

handbrake cable requires adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable requires adjustment

Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhuast bracket loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhuast bracket loose

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 45,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,465 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 XSM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSM, 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 YY03 XSM registered?

YY03 XSM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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