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YM02 SWF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,193 mi
Last recorded35,193 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 SWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,193 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 35,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,460 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,358 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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YM02 SWF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM02 SWF, 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 YM02 SWF registered?

YM02 SWF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is YM02 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 SWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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