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AO51 RYN

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

intr glove box insecure

nearside front wing dameged

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intr glove box insecure

nearside front wing dameged

offside friont tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front body has slight damage.

Nearside front head light slightly insecure.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,796 miles

o/s/f brake disc slight surface corrossion

very slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f light unit not fitted flush with vehicle,security and aim ok.

very slight play n/s/f wheel,suspect bearing.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,289 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Rear number plate degrading

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 36,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Rear number plate degrading

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 22,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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 RYN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYN, 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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What year was AO51 RYN registered?

AO51 RYN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AO51 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 RYN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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