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YT52 ETK

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer locking nut not locked (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,030 miles

advise brake fluid cap missing

advise nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2015 80,010 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise brake fluid cap missing

advise nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,769 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

poor beam patterns.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

poor beam patterns.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,285 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,284 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 8 Sep 2012 54,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,118 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2010 49,474 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 46,941 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,987 miles

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

Front pads worn low. Discs corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2008 43,860 miles

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

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

Front pads worn low. Discs corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,154 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,367 miles

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

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

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 ETK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

YT52 ETK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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