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DG52 YAH

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,859 mi
Last recorded41,859 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YAH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,859 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,287 miles

parking brake close to having no reserve travel

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

parking brake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 6,086 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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DG52 YAH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG52 YAH, 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 DG52 YAH registered?

DG52 YAH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DG52 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 YAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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