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SW52 FXM

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 FXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 82,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside headlight lenses have slight deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,666 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,165 miles

ENGINE HAS A OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Oct 2016 74,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt excessively cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt excessively cracked (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2015 68,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt excessively cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt excessively cracked (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,129 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both c v gaiters slight cracking

both rear shock top rubbers slightly splitting

Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both c v gaiters slight cracking

both rear shock top rubbers slightly splitting

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,694 miles

Offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,663 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 28,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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SW52 FXM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW52 FXM, 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 SW52 FXM registered?

SW52 FXM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is SW52 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 FXM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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