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SV03 HYT

2003 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio LX42,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HYT
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front wiper blades wearing

stonechip to windscreen o/s

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 45,295 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2006 32,551 miles

front number plate

Fail 23 May 2006 32,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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SV03 HYT is a 2003 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV03 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV03 HYT registered?

SV03 HYT is a 2003 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SV03 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 HYT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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