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SP52 HGN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,887 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,887 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,458 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in inner sidewall o/s/f tyre

headlights scored

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,044 miles

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

both headlights scored

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,148 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,820 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,583 miles

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

front pads wearing low

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,946 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,885 miles

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

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

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

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

front service brake has imbalance

oil leak from gearbox switch area

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,548 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HGN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGN, 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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SP52 HGN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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