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AU02 YWZ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,178 miles

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

both sills coroded

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,293 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,359 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 69,354 miles

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 26 Mar 2007 58,811 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

r no plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,578 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 46,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 46,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

ADVISE engine management light on

ADVISE rear reg plate will soon need replacement

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green 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 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 YWZ registered?

AU02 YWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AU02 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 YWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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