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YY53 EEN

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EEN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 33,755 miles

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)

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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YY53 EEN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY53 EEN, 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 YY53 EEN registered?

YY53 EEN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YY53 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 EEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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