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ST52 PMU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 PMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,128 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,219 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,408 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,220 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s front abs ring cracked on drive shaft

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,220 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s front abs ring cracked on drive shaft

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 53,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 39,802 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 39,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 18 May 2006 26,353 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2006 26,353 miles

front no plate cracked

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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ST52 PMU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ST52 PMU, 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 ST52 PMU registered?

ST52 PMU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is ST52 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 PMU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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