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EK52 OSM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 24,351 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 20,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,723 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 OSM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSM, 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 EK52 OSM registered?

EK52 OSM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is EK52 OSM safe to buy?

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