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AJ52 LZN

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,004 mi
Last recorded81,004 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,490 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,638 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,411 miles

suspect rear shockabsorber bushes have been repaired

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,847 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 42,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,129 miles

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,767 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 LZN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

AJ52 LZN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AJ52 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 LZN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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