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AE02 PYG

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,521 mi
Last recorded175,521 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 175,521 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 175,515 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 50,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 164,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 156,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 149,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 148,372 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 148,343 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 137,854 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 127,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 119,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 PYG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYG, 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 AE02 PYG registered?

AE02 PYG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is AE02 PYG safe to buy?

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