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FL52 UUM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,525 mi
Last recorded28,525 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,525 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2018 28,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 22,855 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticking slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 10,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,007 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 6,859 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,412 miles

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 4,389 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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FL52 UUM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL52 UUM, 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 FL52 UUM registered?

FL52 UUM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FL52 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 UUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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