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MF52 YSD

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,660 mi
Last recorded56,660 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YSD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 56,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,485 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,503 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,414 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT HAND BRAKE TRAVELL

Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,412 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front to rear brake pipe slightley corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 29,583 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,959 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,791 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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MF52 YSD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF52 YSD, 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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MF52 YSD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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