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YJ02 KUK

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,562 mi
Last recorded74,562 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 KUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 May 2013 74,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,123 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 67,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,478 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 51,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,075 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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YJ02 KUK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ02 KUK, 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 YJ02 KUK registered?

YJ02 KUK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is YJ02 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ02 KUK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ02 KUK have outstanding finance?

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