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AU52 YPA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,467 mi
Last recorded81,467 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,996 miles

Bonnett slight damage.

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

Slight damage to nearside front outer wing.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,548 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,533 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,637 miles

N/S/R tyre worn in middle

Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/R tyre worn in middle

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,277 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,175 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,175 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing close to minium limit (2.0mm)

slight handbrake lever travel

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 YPA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

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

Is AU52 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 YPA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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