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AU52 ZPF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perisht

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished and cracked and on 2mm

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished and cracked and on 2mm

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 65,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine check lamp on

exhaust shield rattling

front tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine check lamp on

exhaust shield rattling

front tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,768 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,220 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes sticking on slightly

both front to rear brakepipes covered in grease

Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,189 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,181 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,239 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 34,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,501 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 ZPF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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