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AE02 RHY

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,775 mi
Last recorded40,775 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,131 miles

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

rear brake imbalance of 15%

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,408 miles

advise both front to rear brake pipes at rear slightly rusty

advise drivers wiper slightly smeary

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,166 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,189 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 35,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,835 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 RHY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

AE02 RHY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is AE02 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RHY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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