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YR52 KSV

2002 Kia Rio

Bronze Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 KSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 142,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

rear shockabsorbers noisey

windcreen dirty on inside effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,564 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE / CHIP ON SCREEN /

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES ALSO N/S/R / TRACKING / BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING / MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING /

Fail 9 Apr 2013 103,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE / CHIP ON SCREEN /

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES ALSO N/S/R / TRACKING / BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R BEARING / MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING /

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,333 miles

HEADLIGHTS SOON NEED REPLACING / REAR BRAKE PIPES & MAINLINE PIPES CORRODING / N/S/F & O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING / TRACKING

Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,333 miles

HEADLIGHTS SOON NEED REPLACING / REAR BRAKE PIPES & MAINLINE PIPES CORRODING / N/S/F & O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES/ SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING / TRACKING

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,935 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,935 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,091 miles

front side lights very dim

o/s/r tyre perrishing

tracking

Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,091 miles

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

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

front side lights very dim

o/s/r tyre perrishing

tracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 KSV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Bronze with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

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

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