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AE02 PPZ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,849 mi
Last recorded75,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,877 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear , . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak close to clip . (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded close to wheel cylinder . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in outer side walls / recommend replacement . 175/65/r14 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight corrosion developing both outer sill rear sections .

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,073 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,039 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 44,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,619 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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AE02 PPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE02 PPZ, 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 AE02 PPZ registered?

AE02 PPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 PPZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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