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AU52 LSY

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,228 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,228 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,353 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe bracket broken but still supported

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,767 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,627 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,016 miles

underside brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,224 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,177 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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AU52 LSY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AU52 LSY, 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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AU52 LSY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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