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DE51 LYH

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 LYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,074 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,022 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,951 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,946 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear foot brake effort a little lower

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear foot brake effort a little lower

slight travel at handbrake lever

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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DE51 LYH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DE51 LYH, 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 DE51 LYH registered?

DE51 LYH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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