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AO51 KFT

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KFT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,437 miles

advise o/s front roll bar link dust cover damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,800 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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AO51 KFT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

AO51 KFT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AO51 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KFT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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