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DY52 XNU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,305 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 45,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 37,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 36,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,903 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,016 miles

both rear arches corroeded

park brake lever travel

poor image near side headlamp

Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,013 miles

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

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

both rear arches corroeded

park brake lever travel

poor image near side headlamp

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,915 miles

both rear sills slightly corroeded

off side front brake slightly grabbing

poor image near side head lamp

travel in park brake lever

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,179 miles

both rear sills slightly corroeded

headlamp near side poor image

Fail 19 Nov 2013 32,170 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear sills slightly corroeded

headlamp near side poor image

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,294 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,494 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 20,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,861 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 17,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,033 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 15,033 miles

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

Nearside 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.

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 XNU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

DY52 XNU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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