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AJ02 HRG

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,337 mi
Last recorded74,337 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HRG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,107 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,609 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,266 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,889 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 64,888 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 13 Jul 2006 32,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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AJ02 HRG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ02 HRG, 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 AJ02 HRG registered?

AJ02 HRG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is AJ02 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 HRG shows 15 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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