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AO51 KYX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,696 mi
Last recorded52,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KYX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,740 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 41,740 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,928 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 34,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,691 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 26,691 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,166 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,399 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 KYX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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