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DV52 VFS

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,360 mi
Last recorded44,360 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VFS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,360 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear sills (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,240 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 36,211 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 11,831 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 VFS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

DV52 VFS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is DV52 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 VFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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