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AF51 MLK

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 MLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,458 miles

front brakes just in balance

slight noise nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 72,374 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,376 miles

slight wear to both rear s/absorber top mounting bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight wear to both rear s/absorber top mounting bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,784 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 50,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel filter heavily corroded

handbrake lever has highh travel

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,719 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 36,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,978 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 29,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AF51 MLK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF51 MLK, 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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AF51 MLK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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