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DG52 YRN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 146,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 146,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,440 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 131,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 128,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,851 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,851 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 100,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,609 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,245 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

vehicle clutered inside

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,086 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 26,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,262 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes binding

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 YRN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YRN, 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 YRN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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