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AE52 NVL

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,709 miles

brake pipes greased

slight bind front brake s

Fail 24 May 2012 129,708 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

slight bind front brake s

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,823 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,617 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,617 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 37,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,174 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 NVL is a 2002 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 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 NVL, 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.

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What year was AE52 NVL registered?

AE52 NVL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AE52 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 NVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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