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EF52 ATX

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,896 mi
Last recorded94,896 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ATX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,896 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,201 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn

offside mirror slightly cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn

offside mirror slightly cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,567 miles

engine oil leak

rear clamp broken rear heat sheild

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

rear clamp broken rear heat sheild

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,120 miles

front brake pads appear to be close to limit

slight binding at offside front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,137 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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EF52 ATX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver 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 EF52 ATX, 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

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What year was EF52 ATX registered?

EF52 ATX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is EF52 ATX safe to buy?

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