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DK52 VKF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,003 mi
Last recorded76,003 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 76,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,731 miles

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

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

handbrake has excess travel

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

handbrake has excess travel

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,409 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 42,765 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,982 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 32,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre brake light not working, exhaust rusting, power steering pump damp, front cv boots cracking, o/s/r shock absorber damp, o/s/r wheel bearing noisey, n/d/r tyre cracking in tread, rear shock absorber bushes have slight play

rear suspension bushes cracking, front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,288 miles

child seat in nearside rear obstructing seat belt checked accordingly

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,288 miles

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

child seat in nearside rear obstructing seat belt checked accordingly

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,355 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,355 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,970 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 VKF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver 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 DK52 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

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