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EA52 PXM

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 PXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,024 miles

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

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

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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EA52 PXM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA52 PXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 PXM?

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What year was EA52 PXM registered?

EA52 PXM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is EA52 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 PXM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA52 PXM have outstanding finance?

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