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AE52 NTO

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NTO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,458 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,118 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,352 miles

handbrake level travells slightly high need adjustment

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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AE52 NTO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,295 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 AE52 NTO, 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 24 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 NTO?

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What year was AE52 NTO registered?

AE52 NTO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2002.

Is AE52 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NTO 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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