MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front wipers touching skuttle panel when in operation
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ****Recommend full inspection**** (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel has slight resistance when rotated
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen damaged/scratched
Both rear tyres heavily deteriorated
Different size tyres fitted front to rear
Front windscreen scratched/scored
Front wiper blades touching skuttle panel when in operation
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching front bumper due to damage (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Both rear tyres heavily deteriorated
Different size tyres fitted front to rear
Front windscreen scratched/scored
Front wiper blades touching skuttle panel when in operation
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel has resistance when rotated - recommend further investigation
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel has resistance when rotated - recommend further investigation
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen scored
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front windscreen lightly scored
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes covered in grease - assessment difficult
exhaust flexi deteriorated
front wiperblades split
light scratches on windscreen
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes covered in grease - assessment difficult
exhaust flexi deteriorated
front wiperblades split
light scratches on windscreen
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all brake pipes covered in grease - difficult to assess
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
light scratches on windscreen
All metal brake pipes have been coated in grease
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside of windscreen marked
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside of windscreen marked
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU52 XYV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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