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AU52 ZPE

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,311 mi
Last recorded70,311 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 65,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished on outer wall

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has curb damage to outer wall

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,766 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,277 miles

both headlights starting to haze

Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,277 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

both headlights starting to haze

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,775 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,182 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,811 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,852 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,790 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 13,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 12,510 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 ZPE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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