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AIG 2053

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 2053
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,675 miles

Brake servo corroded

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in copper spray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in copper spray (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in copper spray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in copper spray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, splits and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,949 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone a less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,664 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,539 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,626 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,617 miles

nail in offside rear tyre. †unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 47,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 47,249 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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AIG 2053 is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AIG 2053, 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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AIG 2053 is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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