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AJ52 LZC

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 85,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 85,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2011 77,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,487 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 60,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,679 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,679 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

N/S/F tyre close to limit inner edge

N/S/R tyre close to limit

O/S/F tyre close to limit inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 19,661 miles

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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AJ52 LZC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ52 LZC, 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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What year was AJ52 LZC registered?

AJ52 LZC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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