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YS52 KZL

2002 Kia Rio

Bronze Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,222 miles

Nearside Front disc is corroded may soon need attention

Offside Front disc is corroded may soon need attention

Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front disc is corroded may soon need attention

Offside Front disc is corroded may soon need attention

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,049 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,049 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,080 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,949 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edgee

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,512 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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YS52 KZL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Bronze with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YS52 KZL, 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 YS52 KZL registered?

YS52 KZL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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