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DY52 OBK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,408 mi
Last recorded45,408 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OBK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 45,408 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,897 miles

Offside Rear tyre side rear outer side wall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre side rear outer side wall cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 41,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,026 miles

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

front brake pads worn

fuel pipes corroeded

near side rear tyre tread and side wall cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,026 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads worn

fuel pipes corroeded

near side rear tyre tread and side wall cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,115 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,364 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 25,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,863 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,392 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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DY52 OBK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY52 OBK, 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 DY52 OBK registered?

DY52 OBK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DY52 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 OBK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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