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AO02 FGX

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FGX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake slight travel

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,910 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 51,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2009 42,187 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2009 42,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,230 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,263 miles

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriate

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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AO02 FGX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO02 FGX, 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 AO02 FGX registered?

AO02 FGX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is AO02 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 FGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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