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DG52 YPW

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,291 mi
Last recorded75,291 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,291 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 68,326 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,274 miles

N/S tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,478 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,909 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,105 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 22,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,450 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 YPW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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