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AO52 VHB

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VHB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,936 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 60,328 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brakes binding lightly

both rear tyres perishing & cracking on the outer sidewall

nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,504 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brakes binding lightly

both rear tyres perishing & cracking on the outer sidewall

nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,976 miles

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKES

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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AO52 VHB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 VHB, 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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AO52 VHB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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