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YT52 NHY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,436 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced but still has a pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

offside front outer sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,512 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

offside front outer sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,977 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,000 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,482 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,861 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,861 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,980 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NHY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

YT52 NHY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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