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DE52 EEA

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,473 mi
Last recorded49,473 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EEA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 48,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 13,285 miles

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

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

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 EEA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EEA, 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

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What year was DE52 EEA registered?

DE52 EEA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is DE52 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 EEA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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