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DE52 YDR

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YDR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 66,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,779 miles

Engine management light on

Front exhaust mounting bracket loose

Front outer c/v boots deteriorating

Light scratching on windscreen

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,779 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

Front exhaust mounting bracket loose

Front outer c/v boots deteriorating

Light scratching on windscreen

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,721 miles

handbrake travel is only just in M O T limit

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel is only just in M O T limit

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,641 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,485 miles

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

requires handbrake travel adjusting

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,039 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 YDR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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