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YE52 BWP

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 BWP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 70,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,661 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine warning light on

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Aug 2008 28,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 56,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,608 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 28,884 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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YE52 BWP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YE52 BWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE52 BWP registered?

YE52 BWP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is YE52 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 BWP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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