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EK52 XEL

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XEL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 103,872 miles

Both rear tyres Perishing

Coolant leak on engine

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,807 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 78,269 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 78,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,245 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

N/S/F outer driveshaft boot perrishing.

N/S/R tyre low on inner edge (185/65x14).

O/S/F window not working (switch tapped).

O/S/F wiper blade slightly insicure.

Rear number plate wearing.

Slight play in N/S/R shock absorber top mounting bush but just with-in M.O.T. limits.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,105 miles

Center exhaust heat shield corroded & rattling.

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

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

O/S/F window switch tapped & window not working.

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

Rear number plate worn.

Recommend handbrake soon adjusted.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Center exhaust heat shield corroded & rattling.

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

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

O/S/F window switch tapped & window not working.

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

Rear number plate worn.

Recommend handbrake soon adjusted.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,633 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 XEL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

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

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