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SF52 ZHP

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 43,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

all of the wheel arches are corroded

both outer sills corroded

floor and chassis legs are sound.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,303 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,303 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills have been under sealed.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 42,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bar corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills have been under sealed.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,847 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 41,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

evidence of under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

evidence of under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,448 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on 2.5 to 3mm thread depth

movement within the steering rack on both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,510 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,745 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,825 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,700 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 ZHP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZHP, 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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SF52 ZHP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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