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AU52 ZNS

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

water housing on front of engine leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

water housing on front of engine leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,747 miles

Both outer drive shaft gaiters perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump damp

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,807 miles

Brake pipes greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump damp

cooling fan siezed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,523 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 ZNS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZNS, 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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What year was AU52 ZNS registered?

AU52 ZNS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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