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AE02 RFN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,835 mi
Last recorded78,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,835 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Running low On Iner Edge..

Off Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall cracked..

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,680 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 68,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,803 miles

Brakes noisey in rolling road

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,242 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 RFN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

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

Is AE02 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RFN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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