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YT52 RDU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 RDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,944 miles

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

advise f/pads

advise n/s/r shocker

advise rear w/bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,649 miles

advise front discs and pads

advise power steering pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,066 miles

advise heat sheild on exhaust power s/leak f/brake balance

Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,732 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise h/brake travel f/pads oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,810 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,848 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 RDU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

YT52 RDU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is YT52 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 RDU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT52 RDU have outstanding finance?

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