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AP02 JHV

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,715 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,177 miles

advise a lot of travel on parking brake lever but still reserve travel after limits met

advise n/s rear tyre outer side wall perrished

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearings & o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Nov 2007 67,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise a lot of travel on parking brake lever but still reserve travel after limits met

advise n/s rear tyre outer side wall perrished

advise slight play o/s front wheel bearings & o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2006 49,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perrished change as soon as possible

advise slight play in o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings adjust as soon as possible

advise slight play n/s rear shock absorber top mount investigate as soon as possible

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,455 miles

advise n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perrished change as soon as possible

advise slight play in o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings adjust as soon as possible

advise slight play n/s rear shock absorber top mount investigate as soon as possible

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty change as soon as possible

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 JHV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP02 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

AP02 JHV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AP02 JHV safe to buy?

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