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YT52 NHV

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre sut in sidewall

slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,444 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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 NHV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT52 NHV registered?

YT52 NHV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is YT52 NHV safe to buy?

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