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DX52 PVW

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,189 mi
Last recorded33,189 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 PVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,439 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,930 miles

not able to check condition of brake pipes due to underside of vehicle covered in thick black coating

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,109 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2013 24,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,072 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,301 miles

brake pipes show corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 8,003 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 PVW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DX52 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

DX52 PVW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 PVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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