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YK51 DNM

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,442 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,410 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,895 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,329 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,561 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,557 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,786 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 39,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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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YK51 DNM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YK51 DNM, 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 YK51 DNM registered?

YK51 DNM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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