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AO51 KYF

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,199 miles

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

advise handbrake has travel

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,064 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs are corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs are corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,360 miles

advise front and rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,360 miles

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

advise front and rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,332 miles

hand brake travel needs adjustment

o/s/r top shock absorber bush worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,129 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 33,886 miles

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

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)

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

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 KYF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO51 KYF, 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.

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AO51 KYF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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