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DY52 UMW

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,480 mi
Last recorded25,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear bottom half of seat insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,480 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear bottom half of seat insecure

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 UMW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

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

Is DY52 UMW safe to buy?

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