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YR52 HYZ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,972 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,177 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,471 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,851 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front and offside rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,524 miles

fgront brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fgront brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,984 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 22,984 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YR52 HYZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YR52 HYZ, 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 YR52 HYZ registered?

YR52 HYZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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