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YT52 ESU

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 ESU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,978 miles

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

nearside centre brake pipe corroded

offside center brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,095 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,772 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2011 91,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2010 84,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2010 84,218 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2009 75,623 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 75,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 66,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,995 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,597 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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YT52 ESU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT52 ESU, 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 YT52 ESU registered?

YT52 ESU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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