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DE52 YVG

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,308 mi
Last recorded45,308 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,308 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorated.

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion to inner surface.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated.

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion to inner surface.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f and n/s/f abs rotors corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,262 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre slightly perrished

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,805 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,976 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 22,480 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 YVG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

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

Is DE52 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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