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YF02 EPZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,692 mi
Last recorded38,692 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 EPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 38,689 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 29,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,911 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 25,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,880 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 11,597 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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YF02 EPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF02 EPZ, 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 YF02 EPZ registered?

YF02 EPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YF02 EPZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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