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SG52 DBZ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,486 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,698 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,340 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at engine

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,477 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,470 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 23,294 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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SG52 DBZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG52 DBZ, 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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What year was SG52 DBZ registered?

SG52 DBZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SG52 DBZ safe to buy?

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