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AP02 JHE

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,618 mi
Last recorded51,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,506 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perrished

Fail 23 Dec 2008 40,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,633 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,172 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 25,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,137 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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AP02 JHE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP02 JHE, 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 AP02 JHE registered?

AP02 JHE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is AP02 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 JHE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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