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AK52 UOC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UOC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 56,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 49,227 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,959 miles

Footbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 50%

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 46,921 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Footbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 50%

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,237 miles

rear seat base loose

Fail 13 Sep 2014 45,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seat base loose

Fail 11 Sep 2014 45,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,228 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rear of slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 37,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,119 miles

centre to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,011 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 12,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 10,341 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 UOC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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