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DG52 YAW

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YAW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 28,514 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 19,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,372 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 YAW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

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

Is DG52 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 YAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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