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SF52 ZHN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,774 mi
Last recorded102,774 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2006
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 ZHN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2006 102,774 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 102,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

adise nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear ,may need changed in near future.

advise engine oil filter is leaking badly due to corrosion,had to be topped up with 2 litres of oil to carry out mot and quieten tappets.

advise engine sump is corroded and may be leaking oil ,hard to tell due to leakage from oil filter.

advise windscreen has a stone chip in zone B (nearside of screen)advise repair to stop spreading.

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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SF52 ZHN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF52 ZHN, 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

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What year was SF52 ZHN registered?

SF52 ZHN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is SF52 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 ZHN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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