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BU52 YHO

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,244 miles

Clutch pedal high

Front and Rear number plates damaged and deteriorated

Gear linkages worn

Nearside rear view door mirror missing

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Clutch pedal high

Front and Rear number plates damaged and deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Gear linkages worn

Nearside rear view door mirror missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 44,414 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 32,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,156 miles

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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BU52 YHO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BU52 YHO, 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 BU52 YHO registered?

BU52 YHO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2002.

Is BU52 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YHO shows 10 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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