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EK52 OSF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,500 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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EK52 OSF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK52 OSF, 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 EK52 OSF?

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What year was EK52 OSF registered?

EK52 OSF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 OSF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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