MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Check Engine Light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp beam image very poor
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reverse light does not operate
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears pipe's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sil corrode
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front head light beam very poor image
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearing's (5.1.3 (a) (i))
check engine light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust clamp broken
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside headlamp beam image poor
engine light on
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust clamp broken
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside headlamp beam image poor
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre the engine has a oil leak coming from the oil filter
Front brake pads are getting low
Front wiper blades are split
Offside Front seat has a child seat fitted thus not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt
Rear wiper blade is split
the engine management light is on
Front brake pads are getting low
Front wiper blades are split
Centre the engine has a oil leak coming from the oil filter
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front seat has a child seat fitted thus not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear wiper blade is split
the engine management light is on
Both front tyres close to limit
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
excessive hand brake reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight power steering fluid leak from hose pipe clip
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE52 ECW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DE52 ECW, 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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DE52 ECW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2002.
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