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AK52 UNP

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UNP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S front door dent, O/S front bumper crash, O/S rear quarter panl dent.

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 102,172 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S front door dent, O/S front bumper crash, O/S rear quarter panl dent.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,530 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low to edges

Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,530 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing low to edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,935 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,576 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,360 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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AK52 UNP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK52 UNP, 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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AK52 UNP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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