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DG52 YRL

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front cross member has slight damage

slight movement in bonnet when locked in the closed position

Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front cross member has slight damage

slight movement in bonnet when locked in the closed position

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,818 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,112 miles

advise slight damage front crossmember

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,227 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,917 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,477 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 29,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,815 miles

spare tyre defective

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 YRL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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