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AU02 XED

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 XED
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,874 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,816 miles

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn

slight bind front brakes, discs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,939 miles

Oil leak

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

front brakes slight bind advise service

rear tyres & valves showing age

Fail 13 Jul 2012 59,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Oil leak

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

front brakes slight bind advise service

rear tyres & valves showing age

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,609 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs rusty and slight bind

nsr tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,606 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs rusty and slight bind

nsr tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,061 miles

Oil leak

brake service allround

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake service allround

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsf slight brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,381 miles

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

cut in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,827 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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AU02 XED is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XED, 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 XED is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2002.

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