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YK52 OJY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 OJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,351 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,330 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,098 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,837 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,127 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,127 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,818 miles

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,576 miles

windscreen has scratch marks just outside drivers view

Fail 11 Oct 2007 28,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen has scratch marks just outside drivers view

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,883 miles

slight binding front brakes ,front pads getting very low.

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 OJY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YK52 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

YK52 OJY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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