MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front tyres - tread starting to wear low.
N/S/F tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall, no cords showing.
O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play.
Rear no.plate slightly faded.
handbrake lever travel high.
Rear no.plate slightly faded.
handbrake lever travel high.
Both front tyres - tread starting to wear low.
N/S/F tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall, no cords showing.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
ecu fault light on
n/s/f tyre side wall has marking from kerbside
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY52 WJE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?
DY52 WJE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2002.
Is DY52 WJE safe to buy?
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