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YD52 OBO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 OBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,313 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,258 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 72,042 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint MAY HAVE WEAR ON THE HUB (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,095 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,095 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,885 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING CRACKED

Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,885 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING CRACKED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,836 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking with age

front brake discs corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,966 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrod

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,996 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrod

Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,849 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear washer not hitting screen (prs)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch bite point very high

Fail 10 Oct 2008 27,626 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch bite point very high

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,136 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 22,136 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

h\brake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 12,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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YD52 OBO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 YD52 OBO, 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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YD52 OBO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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