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AE02 PYS

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,504 mi
Last recorded47,504 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,504 miles

Front tyres wearing iner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Fail 29 Feb 2008 47,504 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing iner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,136 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 PYS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

AE02 PYS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AE02 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 PYS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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