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YS51 UMV

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 UMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 17,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,406 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,877 miles

offside rear brake sticking slightly, ok in rollers

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,493 miles

offside rear wheel/brake sticking slightly when jacked up.ok in rollers

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,852 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,887 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,836 miles

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Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,110 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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YS51 UMV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS51 UMV, 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 YS51 UMV registered?

YS51 UMV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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