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AO52 VHF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,234 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,564 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,108 miles

exhaust rusty in places.

front pipe flexi joint coming apart.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm.

o/s/f wiper blade split.

rear brake pipes corroding.

rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,357 miles

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 VHF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHF, 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 AO52 VHF registered?

AO52 VHF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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