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SP52 HFW

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,724 mi
Last recorded52,724 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,724 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

power steering level low

Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,724 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

power steering level low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,189 miles

off side rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,228 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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SP52 HFW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP52 HFW, 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 SP52 HFW registered?

SP52 HFW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SP52 HFW safe to buy?

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