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DU52 DSE

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,372 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,790 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,701 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,365 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,365 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,070 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DSE 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 64.7%.

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 DU52 DSE, 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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DU52 DSE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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