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DE52 ECW

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ECW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 105,057 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 99,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 92,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,364 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,298 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,435 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,440 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,880 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,880 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,562 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive hand brake reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 34,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,107 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 26,107 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,648 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,638 miles

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.

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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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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