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AK02 OUA

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 49,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,388 miles

n/side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,466 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,038 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 35,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 34,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,548 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2007 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,783 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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AK02 OUA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK02 OUA, 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 AK02 OUA registered?

AK02 OUA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AK02 OUA safe to buy?

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