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DX52 RVA

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,430 mi
Last recorded95,430 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,994 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,456 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 78,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,704 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,107 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 31,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 14,174 miles

Slight play in both rear shocker top bushes †Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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 RVA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

DX52 RVA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is DX52 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RVA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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