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AU52 XYV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,122 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,122 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,354 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,301 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,699 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,669 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,580 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 27,576 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,072 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,092 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 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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