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CA02 FPZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 61,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,766 miles

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

rear safety belts not checked as child seats present

Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear safety belts not checked as child seats present

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,183 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,122 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed and has a nail in it

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

Offside front track rod end boot split

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 44,122 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed and has a nail in it

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

Offside front track rod end boot split

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 39,489 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 35,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 13 May 2006 35,560 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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CA02 FPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CA02 FPZ, 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 CA02 FPZ registered?

CA02 FPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is CA02 FPZ safe to buy?

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