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AF52 VDN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 36,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear arches rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arch's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rusty under body

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,985 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusting

Both sill sections starting to rust

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 30,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,673 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,402 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 27,402 miles

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

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

near side front brake binding

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,183 miles

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

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

near side front brake binding

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,800 miles

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

near side front brake bind

Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,756 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,756 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AF52 VDN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF52 VDN, 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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AF52 VDN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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