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SY02 EZM

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 EZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 41,033 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2005 9,842 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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SY02 EZM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SY02 EZM, 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 SY02 EZM registered?

SY02 EZM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SY02 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 EZM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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