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DE52 EDU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 72,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,778 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 14,409 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 14,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE52 EDU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE52 EDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE52 EDU?

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What year was DE52 EDU registered?

DE52 EDU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is DE52 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 EDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 EDU have outstanding finance?

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