MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
this vehicle is not fit to be on the road
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 EEB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EEB, 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 DE52 EEB registered?
DE52 EEB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is DE52 EEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE52 EEB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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