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DE52 YDM

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YDM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre has nail in tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,078 miles

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 YDM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc 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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

DE52 YDM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is DE52 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YDM 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.

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