MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s headlamp image becoming poor
n/s/r seatbelt edge fluffy
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres pershed
o/s/f tyre getting low
rear brake pipes corroded
adv::: both rear tyres pershed adv::: rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres cracked and perished.
exhaust system corroding in places.
front wipers slightly split
rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres cracked and perished.
exhaust system corroding in places.
front wipers slightly split
rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU52 YWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?
AU52 YWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.
Is AU52 YWZ safe to buy?
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