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AU52 LUJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,144 mi
Last recorded62,144 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,446 miles

offside rear lamp has damage

Fail 17 Nov 2017 53,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lamp has damage

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,868 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

both offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside and nearside front brake have a slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,201 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,899 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 22,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,694 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside or out

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 4,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 4,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LUJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LUJ, 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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What year was AU52 LUJ registered?

AU52 LUJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 LUJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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