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CA02 FRC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FRC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,526 miles

all metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,275 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 FRC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA02 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

CA02 FRC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is CA02 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 FRC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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