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AU52 ZNT

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,637 mi
Last recorded48,637 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZNT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 48,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 42,115 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,204 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

strong advise steel feeds to & from o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,204 miles

strong advise steel feeds to & from o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,087 miles

very strong advise n/s front brake binding free as soon as possible to avoid boiling the fluid

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,386 miles

advise o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZNT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc 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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

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

Is AU52 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ZNT 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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