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YR52 KNG

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,691 mi
Last recorded53,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 KNG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 53,691 miles

front tyres worn more on outer edges

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill outer sill and inner arch holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn more on outer edges

parking brake low result o/s/r

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frontx2 and 2x main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s lower arches corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2019 49,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frontx2 and 2x main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s lower arches corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 46,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,883 miles

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre heavy wear on inner edge slight wear on n/s/f tyre

rear tyres low on tread and perishing due to age

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 34,628 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,814 miles

front pads look to be getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2006 17,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads look to be gettin low

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 KNG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

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

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