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AU52 YXD

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,758 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,573 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,747 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 69,747 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,468 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 YXD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

AU52 YXD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 YXD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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