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BU52 YHW

2002 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Kia Rio Petrol 1343cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 33,304 miles on the clock, averaging 1,612 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 YHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,612

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading33,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year1,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 YHW 6k13k20k26k33k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,304 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage31,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage30,569 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage29,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage27,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage25,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage22,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage21,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,302 miles
PASS
Mileage20,419 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage18,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,349 miles
PASS
Mileage17,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage15,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,926 miles
PASS
Mileage13,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage10,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,727 miles
PASS
Mileage9,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage7,412 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage6,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage5,727 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 YHW

What car is BU52 YHW?

BU52 YHW is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 YHW?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 YHW was 33,304 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 YHW passed its MOT?

BU52 YHW has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2023.

Is BU52 YHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 YHW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU52 YHW?

BU52 YHW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.