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AU02 LZB

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,903 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,543 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,831 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,375 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,375 miles

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

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

both wipers split but clearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,364 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 21,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 21,196 miles

Offside Front 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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AU02 LZB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU02 LZB, 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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AU02 LZB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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