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SP52 UUR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,312 mi
Last recorded79,312 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,312 miles

Clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Engine management light on

NSR wheel bearing slight play

OS wiper split on end

OSR tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear of OS front to rear brakepipe corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Engine management light on

NSR wheel bearing slight play

OS wiper split on end

OSR tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear of OS front to rear brakepipe corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,846 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Rear of OS front to rear brakepipe rusty in clips

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Rear of OS front to rear brakepipe rusty in clips

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,876 miles

Engine making tapping noise

Rear tyres perishing on outer wall

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,851 miles

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

Engine making tapping noise

Rear tyres perishing on outer wall

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,968 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,412 miles

clutch excessivly worn

frontpipe blow

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,412 miles

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

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

clutch excessivly worn

frontpipe blow

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,033 miles

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

N/S/F wiper split

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 70,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/F wiper split

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 51,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Grinding noise from offside rear when brake applied.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UUR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

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

Is SP52 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 UUR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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