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SP52 HGG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 80,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 80,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,811 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 HGG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 HGG registered?

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

Is SP52 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 HGG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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