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DX52 OHG

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 OHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,219 miles

all brake pipes corried

rear traling arms deterated

Nearside Front tyre vary low on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2016 129,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing trak road end fixing missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corried

rear traling arms deterated

Nearside Front tyre vary low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,504 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,493 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler/return (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,355 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 92,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Boot catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

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

osr tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,386 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,044 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,344 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,974 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,974 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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DX52 OHG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc 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 DX52 OHG, 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 DX52 OHG registered?

DX52 OHG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is DX52 OHG safe to buy?

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