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AU52 NWF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,153 mi
Last recorded107,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,153 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 107,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 100,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,440 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,396 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,768 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,422 miles

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

offside rear wheel brake lightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,783 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 38,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NWF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2002.

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