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AU52 ZPV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,105 mi
Last recorded68,105 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,105 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 68,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,792 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,590 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,159 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,526 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 ZPV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZPV, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 ZPV?

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What year was AU52 ZPV registered?

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

Is AU52 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ZPV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 ZPV have outstanding finance?

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