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CA02 FRN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 FRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,180 miles

offside front tyre wearong on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearong on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,744 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,615 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre wall cracks,tailgate not opening,front discs corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 48,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,484 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 FRN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

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

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