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DY52 WHZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play cv boot osf (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,010 miles

tyers low exust pipe week

Fail 22 Oct 2014 106,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyers low exust pipe week

Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,909 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,656 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,831 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 WHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY52 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

DY52 WHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DY52 WHZ safe to buy?

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