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DU52 AET

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,300 miles

advise headlamps are clowdy but still have pattern

Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,300 miles

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

advise headlamps are clowdy but still have pattern

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,159 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade slight rip to blade

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes waxoild cannot check for corrosion

exhaust corroded front to rear

n/s/o/s brake hose ferrules slight corrosion and waxoild

n/s/o/s inner and outer sills rusting

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,156 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade slight rip to blade

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes waxoild cannot check for corrosion

exhaust corroded front to rear

n/s/o/s brake hose ferrules slight corrosion and waxoild

n/s/o/s inner and outer sills rusting

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,642 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,896 miles

exhaust rusting

o/side sill rusting

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,143 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,186 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,816 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,728 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,890 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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DU52 AET is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU52 AET, 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 DU52 AET registered?

DU52 AET is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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