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SH52 LPN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Play in osf steering arm

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,508 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,077 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,805 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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SH52 LPN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH52 LPN, 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 SH52 LPN registered?

SH52 LPN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is SH52 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 LPN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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