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YT52 RCF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,458 mi
Last recorded28,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,391 miles

Advice that all four tyres are perished.

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,391 miles

Advice that all four tyres are perished.

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,639 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,009 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight play in the upper support bush

Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers have slight play in the upper support bush

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,692 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 RCF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

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

Is YT52 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 RCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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