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DV52 FEF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,666 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

eml light on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads warn low

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre tread lifting

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

oil sump corroded

slight damage to tail gate

Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

eml light on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads warn low

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre tread lifting

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

oil sump corroded

slight damage to tail gate

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,805 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced Child seat fitted to nsr seatbelt Tail gate badly dented Brake fluid level low

Wheel trims damaged Minor dents & scratches to various panels Heavy oil leaks Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Uneven tread wear to front tyres Brake hoses perished & cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2008 67,805 miles

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

Rear brakes imbalanced Child seat fitted to nsr seatbelt Tail gate badly dented Brake fluid level low

Wheel trims damaged Minor dents & scratches to various panels Heavy oil leaks Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Uneven tread wear to front tyres Brake hoses perished & cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,283 miles

slight smear fromn wipers , damage to wheel trims , engine / gear box oil leaks , exhaust system corroded , brake pipes corroded , front brake discs corroded , o/s/r tyre bold on outer edge/tread worn low

Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,367 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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DV52 FEF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV52 FEF, 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 DV52 FEF registered?

DV52 FEF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DV52 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 FEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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