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YY53 JMO

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 JMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,093 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

nearside wiper blade split movement between wiper blade fixing's

oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2015 96,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

front brakes show a brake imbalance and high pitch squeel noise

nearside wiper blade split movement between wiper blade fixing's

oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,451 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,690 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,614 miles

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

Nearside/offside rear shock absorbers upper mounting bushes slight seperation

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside/offside rear shock absorbers upper mounting bushes slight seperation

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside rear from brake hose , offside rear too/from brake hose brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside rear from brake hose , offside rear too/from brake hose brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,034 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,026 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion. nearside front steering rack boot contaminated.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes showing corrosion. nearside front steering rack boot contaminated.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,187 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,457 miles

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

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 JMO is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JMO, 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 JMO is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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