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EJ52 OSE

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,840 mi
Last recorded116,840 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 116,840 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 30 May 2017 116,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

eml on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 107,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,129 miles

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

rear no. plate discloured due to outter flim missing

Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,129 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear no. plate discloured due to outter flim missing

slight corrotion to n/s fromt disc surface area

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,945 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 OSE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSE, 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 EJ52 OSE registered?

EJ52 OSE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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