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YR52 KGO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,697 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,454 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 16,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KGO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YR52 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

YR52 KGO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YR52 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 KGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR52 KGO have outstanding finance?

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