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DE52 YVC

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,746 miles

both inner bushes worn front track control arms

corrosion front cross member

headlights deteriorating

nearside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,156 miles

Gearbox oil leaking

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)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,156 miles

Gearbox oil leaking

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)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,640 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rearpart of fuel pipes

oil leak on engine and gear box

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,455 miles

Condition of exhaust

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,809 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,805 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chips on screen

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,207 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH IN GEARBOX

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP

Pass 19 Jan 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,063 miles

n/s and o/s washer jets require attention, park brake lever travel requires adjustment, front number plate mounting panel loose?, exhaust centre section heat shield insecure.

rear metal brake pipes to flexi's dry and o/s/r surface corrosion, n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres feathering outer edges, pas pump damp, slight warp front discs

Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,071 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 YVC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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