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AU02 NJF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,397 mi
Last recorded57,397 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Rear sill/wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and wheel bearing getting noisy STRONG ADVISE (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damp at PAS pump

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom of offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom of offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at ends near rear hose flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISE (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISE (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,634 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake getting heavy

Fail 3 Feb 2015 45,633 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake getting heavy

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer front CV gaiters starting to perrish

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer sholder

Fail 12 Feb 2014 40,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer front CV gaiters starting to perrish

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer sholder

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer sholder

Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer sholder

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2012 29,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,156 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes unbalanced o/s lower

Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,155 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch cable needs adjusting

rear brakes unbalanced o/s lower

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,709 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,378 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 14,236 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk

offside front brake pipe

Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,301 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 11,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 NJF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU02 NJF, 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 NJF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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