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AJ52 LZP

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 104,406 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 104,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,778 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside fron tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 98,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside fron tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 82,325 miles

Handbrake travel high

NSF disc outer surface rusty

NSR childseat fitted

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSR childseat fitted

Oil level on halfway mark

Play in NSR top damper mount

Play in OSR top damper mount

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Very slight bind on NSF wheel

Very slight bind on OSF wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,325 miles

Handbrake travel high

NSF disc outer surface rusty

NSR childseat fitted

OSR childseat fitted

Oil level on halfway mark

Play in NSR top damper mount

Play in OSR top damper mount

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Very slight bind on NSF wheel

Very slight bind on OSF wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,943 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted. rear number plate slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,412 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LZP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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