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CA02 YUE

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

56,318 mi
Last recorded56,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 56,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 54,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,741 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,006 miles

Front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,004 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,488 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 47,488 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,378 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 42,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,978 miles

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 14 Dec 2013 38,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,975 miles

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

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 27 Dec 2012 37,975 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,261 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,646 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 24,292 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,822 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 20,822 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 YUE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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