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DK52 TWE

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 TWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,206 miles

Engine management light showing

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 86,143 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,181 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 78,904 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 78,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 76,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 68,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,167 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,584 miles

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

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

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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DK52 TWE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DK52 TWE, 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 DK52 TWE registered?

DK52 TWE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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