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YK52 KCO

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,932 mi
Last recorded86,932 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,932 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,272 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 41,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,563 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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YK52 KCO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK52 KCO, 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 YK52 KCO registered?

YK52 KCO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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