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AG51 HCU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 HCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,026 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,477 miles

O/S/R Seatbelt twisted

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 52,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Seatbelt twisted

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,572 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,569 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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AG51 HCU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG51 HCU, 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 AG51 HCU registered?

AG51 HCU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is AG51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 HCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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