MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight engine oil leak
slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight engine oil leak
slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing
front to raer brake pipes corroded
slight play at nearside front steering arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front to raer brake pipes corroded
slight play at nearside front steering arm
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sump leaking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sump leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP52 HXB 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 61.5%.
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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?
SP52 HXB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is SP52 HXB safe to buy?
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