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YT52 NHM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,505 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,702 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,333 miles

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

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

nearside, offside front tyres outer edgers wearing

nearside, offside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,914 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,577 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm on outside edges.

Light misting of oil on offside steering rack boot.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,665 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge. Recommend replace tyre ASAP.

Offside steering rack gaiter damp with fluid.

Steering pump damp with fluid.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,012 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 NHM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

YT52 NHM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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