MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear slight play in both wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubber (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubber (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear slight play in both wheel bearings
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres cracking
Nearside outer sill rusting
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Slight noise Nearside rear bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine has a bad oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust heat cover clamp insecure on frontpipe
oil leak on engine and n/s front driveshaft to diff
rear wiper rubber split
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 KYJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KYJ, 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 KYJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 February 2002.
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