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AU52 ZNY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,195 mi
Last recorded62,195 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,680 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,939 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 36,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,458 miles

all brake pipoes greased and slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipoes greased and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,783 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,602 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 ZNY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 ZNY registered?

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

Is AU52 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ZNY shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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