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YX52 GYV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,054 mi
Last recorded41,054 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,054 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 25,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,126 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 21,097 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 12,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2005 9,262 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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YX52 GYV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX52 GYV, 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 YX52 GYV registered?

YX52 GYV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YX52 GYV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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