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AE02 RDZ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,941 mi
Last recorded45,941 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,941 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 45,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,546 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,665 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,379 miles

All four tyres showing signs of deterioration

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,731 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 RDZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

AE02 RDZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is AE02 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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