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AU52 ZNN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,965 mi
Last recorded29,965 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 29,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 29,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear and pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,479 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 24,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,884 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,797 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,873 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 16,872 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,648 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 9,916 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 ZNN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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