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BU52 YHZ

2002 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1493cc

Yellow Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1493cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1493cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 86,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,378 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 YHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,378

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-2,994
Average per year8,378
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU52 YHZ 36k49k61k74k87k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,575 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage68,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage59,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage50,651 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage42,067 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage35,830 miles
FAIL

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1493cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 YHZ

What car is BU52 YHZ?

BU52 YHZ is a yellow Kia Rio, petrol (1493cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 YHZ?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 YHZ was 86,575 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 YHZ passed its MOT?

BU52 YHZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2012.

Is BU52 YHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 YHZ 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 YHZ?

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