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AJ52 MDN

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,318 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (lower sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (lower sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,917 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges 175/65/14

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Complete arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges 175/65/14

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,900 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing from inside

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,504 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded O/S & N/S

Fail 24 Oct 2012 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded O/S & N/S

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,447 miles

blow rear exhaust joint

n/s/r tyre on limit on edges and worn unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

blow rear exhaust joint

n/s/r tyre on limit on edges and worn unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dents in tailgate & general dents on body

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,680 miles

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 34,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Disc brake pads front worn quite low.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,960 miles

†Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun, considered very close to limits.

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 MDN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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