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AU52 YXJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,695 mi
Last recorded84,695 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,695 miles

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

Front both head light pattern poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges [strong advise] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked with in the tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

eml on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 84,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front both head light pattern poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked with in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges [strong advise] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked with in the tread

eml on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,370 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,974 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,724 miles

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,233 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,498 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,738 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,731 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1.front tyres on wear limit †2.front pads and discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,647 miles

slight dampness on steering rack gaiters

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 YXJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

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

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