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SP52 HGF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 50,944 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,913 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 39,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underseal as yellow mark (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underseal and arch as yellow mark (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underseal as yellow mark (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r and n/s/r and has free play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 / 65 / 14 handkkok (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine gear box ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 / 65 / 14 handkkok (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine gear box ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,380 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,272 miles

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

front wiper jumping on screen

heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper jumping on screen

heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,360 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,351 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,455 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 HGF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP52 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

SP52 HGF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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