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YT52 BGE

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,895 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 101,501 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,032 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,030 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates delaminating

offside rear tyre cracking

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2010 93,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates delaminating

offside rear tyre cracking

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,054 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,054 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,670 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YT52 BGE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT52 BGE, 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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YT52 BGE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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