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AU52 NXL

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,849 mi
Last recorded53,849 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,849 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,848 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 47,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,661 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2008 30,661 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear foot brake imbalance †slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,301 miles

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

rear foot brake imbalance †slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,400 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 NXL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AU52 NXL safe to buy?

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