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AE02 RKA

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 103,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 96,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 88,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 88,698 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 82,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 77,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 77,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leek from gear box

Pass 19 May 2010 72,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE/GBOX OIL LEAKS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,308 miles

damage to front no plate

n/s o/s outer cv boots perished

n/s o/s rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front no plate

n/s o/s outer cv boots perished

n/s o/s rear tyres perished

n/s o/s rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,569 miles

chips in windscreen

damage to front no plate

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

chips in windscreen

damage to front no plate

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,425 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 43,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 RKA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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