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DX52 UEG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 UEG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,224 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes pass through inner wings & join to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes in front of & as they pass the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hose is rubbing on brake cable (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as[pipes run to & from rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake are slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear brake are slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

the front offside & nearside wiper blades are deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

the front offside & nearside wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,350 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,079 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front offside & nearside brake discs are slightly rusty

the rear nearside wheel bearing is dry sounding,but not rough when rotated,and no play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,956 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs are rusty and scored

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,065 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,832 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 UEG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

DX52 UEG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is DX52 UEG safe to buy?

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