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AU52 LUH

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,322 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 25,107 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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AU52 LUH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU52 LUH, 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 AU52 LUH registered?

AU52 LUH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 LUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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