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SP52 UUM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,573 mi
Last recorded25,573 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 UUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 25,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,543 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,276 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 UUM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

SP52 UUM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is SP52 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 UUM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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