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AO51 KYJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,837 miles

Rear slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,219 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,204 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,024 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,619 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 63,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,254 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 55,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 33,586 miles

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.

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 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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