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NA52 VZF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,655 mi
Last recorded56,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 VZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back seat not in use

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 47,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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NA52 VZF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA52 VZF, 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 NA52 VZF?

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What year was NA52 VZF registered?

NA52 VZF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is NA52 VZF safe to buy?

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