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CA02 KGV

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,862 mi
Last recorded61,862 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,398 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,756 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,929 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s wiper splitting

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 KGV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KGV, 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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CA02 KGV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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