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AU52 UZY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 UZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,321 miles

Engine fault light on

OSF brake binding on slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,224 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine fault light on

OSF brake binding on slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,830 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,602 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel gauge doesn't register

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack, has slight seepage from gaitors

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 31,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UZY 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 54.5%.

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 AU52 UZY, 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 AU52 UZY registered?

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

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