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YR02 ZUC

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,596 mi
Last recorded56,596 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 ZUC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly worn & pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,287 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 ZUC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

YR02 ZUC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is YR02 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 ZUC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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