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DE52 YVF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,710 mi
Last recorded82,710 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,179 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 YVF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

DE52 YVF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DE52 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YVF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE52 YVF have outstanding finance?

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