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YR52 KSZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,443 mi
Last recorded52,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 52,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion started to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion started to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,417 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corroded recomend replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,650 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 KSZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

Is YR52 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 KSZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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