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CA51 FZN

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,196 mi
Last recorded31,196 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,196 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,401 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,401 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,461 miles

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Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

passenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 3,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,353 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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CA51 FZN 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 66.7%.

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 CA51 FZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA51 FZN registered?

CA51 FZN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is CA51 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 FZN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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