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YR52 KGP

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 56,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,753 miles

Engine man light on constant

Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine man light on constant

Nail in offside front tyre + bald on outer edge,Just legal

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,078 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,078 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge,just legal. 155/80/13 T

Rear wiper split 14" N

Recomend front wheel alignment check

Slight brake bind on front wheels + brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,334 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CLUTCH IS VERY STIFF

RECOMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,900 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 36,900 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,857 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 35,857 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FLEXIBLE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND SPLITING ON OUTER WALL

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,675 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,674 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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YR52 KGP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

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

Is YR52 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 KGP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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