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CE52 YLG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 YLG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 77,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 72,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 72,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 68,612 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 68,612 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 63,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 63,569 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 56,808 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,892 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 45,892 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,655 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,655 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,096 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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CE52 YLG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE52 YLG, 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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CE52 YLG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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