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SF52 ZHO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 ZHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 79,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,756 miles

advise both rear outer sills weakend

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,568 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,217 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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SF52 ZHO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF52 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

SF52 ZHO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is SF52 ZHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 ZHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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