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YY03 XTD

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,120 mi
Last recorded60,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XTD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,120 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,120 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,067 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 44,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,792 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 XTD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

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

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