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DG52 YAJ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,757 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,756 miles

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,503 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,255 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 92,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,693 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,693 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,174 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 58,174 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,591 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 YAJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAJ, 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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What year was DG52 YAJ registered?

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

Is DG52 YAJ safe to buy?

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