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YY53 FWC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,553 mi
Last recorded103,553 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 103,553 miles

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

exhaust front bracket loose

nearside front torque reaction arm front bush split

off side front torque reaction arm front bush split

off side rear service brake performance low

off side rear tyre split

Fail 22 Oct 2011 103,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

exhaust front bracket loose

nearside front torque reaction arm front bush split

off side front torque reaction arm front bush split

off side rear service brake performance low

off side rear tyre split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,495 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front torque reaction arm front bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

off side rear foot brake performance low

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2010 68,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front torque reaction arm front bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

off side rear foot brake performance low

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,648 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 27,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

2 punctures in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,603 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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YY53 FWC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY53 FWC, 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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YY53 FWC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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