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YH52 WBN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 WBN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,444 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlights starting to haze

Fail 30 Dec 2016 67,812 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlights starting to haze

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,848 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,731 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,496 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,278 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,511 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 25,511 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,765 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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YH52 WBN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH52 WBN, 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 YH52 WBN registered?

YH52 WBN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YH52 WBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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