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YR52 KNE

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,546 mi
Last recorded63,546 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 KNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,546 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights poor image

Fail 25 Mar 2017 63,546 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both headlights poor image

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,681 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,269 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 KNE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

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

Is YR52 KNE safe to buy?

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