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BU52 YHV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,908 miles

exhaust system is corroding

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,908 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system is corroding

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,542 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 48,046 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,426 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight cut in side wall of the n/s/f tyre

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 YHV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

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

Is BU52 YHV safe to buy?

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