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YR02 MPY

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,848 mi
Last recorded48,848 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 MPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all metal ferrules on all brake flexi hoses corroded and fronts are worse

Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all metal ferrules on all brake flexi hoses corroded and fronts are worse

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,403 miles

FRONT O/S WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,452 miles

front brakes bineding

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 MPY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MPY, 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 YR02 MPY registered?

YR02 MPY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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