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CA02 KHK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 67,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,076 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,721 miles

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,590 miles

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

em light staying on

front discs inner faces

o/s handbrake effort

Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

em light staying on

front discs inner faces

imbalance front brakes

o/s handbrake effort

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,150 miles

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

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

high brake imbalance at rear service brake advise investagation

metal brake pipes corroded

minor play osr wheel

movment at lower front inner arm bushes

osr trailling arm bush slight parting found on shaker plate

play at front wheels

slight play at rack

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,150 miles

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

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

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

high brake imbalance at rear service brake advise investagation

metal brake pipes corroded

minor play osr wheel

movment at lower front inner arm bushes

osr trailling arm bush slight parting found on shaker plate

play at front wheels

slight play at rack

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,496 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r door cant be opened

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,075 miles

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

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 KHK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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