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AU52 NXS

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 63,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine has missfire

engine light on

front brake pads getting low

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edges, raised tread

o/s/r brake binding lightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,775 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,769 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,770 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mount bushes worn and splitting

Exhaust middle and rear badly rusted at flange joints

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,540 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/side rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint.

slight play in o/side front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,291 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust system very rusty

Front brakes pulsating slightly in service

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,155 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 NXS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU52 NXS?

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What year was AU52 NXS registered?

AU52 NXS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AU52 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NXS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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