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YP52 EFZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 EFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 76,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,483 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,972 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,972 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,126 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,316 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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YP52 EFZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP52 EFZ, 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 YP52 EFZ registered?

YP52 EFZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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