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YR02 EPK

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 EPK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,803 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,931 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,490 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,178 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 29,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,558 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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YR02 EPK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR02 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 EPK registered?

YR02 EPK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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