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AE02 RGV

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,858 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,992 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,137 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,374 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 RGV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

AE02 RGV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AE02 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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