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AF52 VDT

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VDT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,798 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,558 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,558 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,816 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,088 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,631 miles

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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AF52 VDT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 VDT, 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 AF52 VDT registered?

AF52 VDT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2002.

Is AF52 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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