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AU02 XEA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XEA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 68,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,601 miles

Offside Rear Outer body panel corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,666 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,698 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,827 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,317 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,008 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brakes binding slightly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,008 miles

front brakes binding slightly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,643 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,166 miles

damage to screen [stone chips]

exhaust rusty

four metal brake pipes rusty

pas pump damp

Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to screen [stone chips]

exhaust rusty

four metal brake pipes rusty

offside front disc poor condition on inner face

offside front tyre close to limit

pas pump damp

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate defacing along top

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,705 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XEA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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