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DK52 VKR

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,339 mi
Last recorded90,339 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VKR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perishing

engine missfire

Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,294 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perishing

engine missfire

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,460 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front tyre pressure low.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,452 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside front tyre pressure low.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,959 miles

Engine management light staying on.

N/S rear light lens cracked.

O/S front brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear bumper split.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,948 miles

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

Engine management light staying on.

N/S rear light lens cracked.

O/S front brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear bumper split.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,428 miles

N/S front cv boot starting to deteriorate.

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

N/S rear light is cracked.

O/S rear coil spring corroded heavily in small sections.

O/S rear mudflap rubbing on tyre.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear bumper split on lower rear section.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/S front cv boot starting to deteriorate.

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

N/S rear light is cracked.

O/S rear coil spring corroded heavily in small sections.

O/S rear mudflap rubbing on tyre.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil level in power steering tank requires topping up.

Rear bumper split on lower rear section.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,013 miles

N/S rear light lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil around power steering tank.

Rear bumper split.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S rear light lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil around power steering tank.

Rear bumper split.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,514 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,537 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 VKR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

DK52 VKR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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