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AM51 ULF

2002 Kia Rio

Gold Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 ULF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012

headlamp patterns poor

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy

o/s side repeater lens missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 56,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 56,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,388 miles

both headlamps in poor condition they need polishing or replacing

left rear wheel bearing stil has a very small amount of roughnes and makes a noise when spun i would advise a new wheel bearing as soon as possible

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both headlamps in poor condition they need polishing or replacing

Pass 15 May 2009 53,440 miles

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

both head lamps in poor condition need polishing or replacing

Fail 6 May 2009 53,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both head lamps in poor condition need polishing or replacing

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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AM51 ULF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Gold with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM51 ULF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 ULF registered?

AM51 ULF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 ULF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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