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AO02 FHC

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,443 mi
Last recorded103,443 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,443 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 96,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,998 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2012 85,998 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,080 miles

Advise:exhaust detiorating in places front flexi,mounting hangers & joints

Advise:rear wiper split split

Advise:solid brake pipes at rear starting to corrode in places

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise:exhaust detiorating in places front flexi,mounting hangers & joints

Advise:rear wiper split split

Advise:solid brake pipes at rear starting to corrode in places

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,249 miles

rear no. plate deteriated,n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge.

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 FHC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

AO02 FHC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AO02 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 FHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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