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AO51 NYG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,645 mi
Last recorded94,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,645 miles

Front wishbone inner bushes perishing.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wishbone inner bushes perishing.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,182 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,903 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox leaking

offside front wheel binding sligthy

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,880 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,266 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 57,086 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,245 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 42,772 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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 NYG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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