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DK52 VKE

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,305 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,197 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,278 miles

fuel filter and pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers noisy

front number plate deteriourated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers noisy

front number plate deteriourated

fuel filter and pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,049 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,582 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 23,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 4,099 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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DK52 VKE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 VKE registered?

DK52 VKE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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