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EJ52 HPC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,543 mi
Last recorded31,543 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HPC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,543 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewalls

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 30,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,636 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 29,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,427 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracks around inner and outter walls

Fail 15 Dec 2014 28,427 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has cracks around inner and outter walls

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,826 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,492 miles

offside front whhel nut cross threaded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,382 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 21,382 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,584 miles

oil on both steering rack boots, no major leak.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,810 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK .

Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,903 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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EJ52 HPC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ52 HPC, 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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EJ52 HPC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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