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AE52 NVC

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,408 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crash damage to front of car

front brake discs rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2009 64,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,420 miles

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

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

dent in off side front wing

front brakes binding slightly

near side rear fuel pipe slightly corroading

off side wing mirror has been taped up

very slight weap from near side driveshaft seal

Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dent in off side front wing

front brakes binding slightly

near side rear fuel pipe slightly corroading

off side wing mirror has been taped up

very slight weap from near side driveshaft seal

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,897 miles

n/s/f brake caliper dinding slightly.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,283 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever has high travel †engine check lamp on †front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,795 miles

tyres low

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 NVC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NVC, 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

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What year was AE52 NVC registered?

AE52 NVC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NVC shows 9 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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