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AU52 NXK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside cv joint clicking in lock

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking at joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 51,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,977 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise middle pipe as heat sheild loose

Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,976 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise middle pipe as heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,620 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 20,599 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,620 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Sep 2006 7,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

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 NXK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXK, 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 NXK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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