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AO51 KFN

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 96,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,106 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,455 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 69,866 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 69,859 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,966 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,018 miles

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

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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AO51 KFN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO51 KFN, 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 AO51 KFN registered?

AO51 KFN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is AO51 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KFN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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