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DY52 UGZ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,178 mi
Last recorded29,178 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,716 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,463 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,084 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 23,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 22,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,002 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 10,001 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

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 UGZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

DY52 UGZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is DY52 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 UGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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