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SP52 HXY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,734 mi
Last recorded30,734 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,734 miles

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 & offside front headlamp glasses deteiating

nearside front wing & bumper damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,286 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 29,286 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,800 miles

all brake pipes corroded and sealed

cv boots starting to crack

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes(inner)

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 155/80/13t

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,626 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,819 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrod

pass wiper not clearing well

Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,821 miles

exhaust heat shield clamp broken

Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 12,327 miles

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

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

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 HXY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

SP52 HXY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is SP52 HXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 HXY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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