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CA51 HKL

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,718 mi
Last recorded81,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 HKL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,718 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,718 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,897 miles

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

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

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

both sides front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,269 miles

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)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,555 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,228 miles

front pads worn

oil leaks from engine splashing onto steering rack and exhaust

Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,179 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 HKL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CA51 HKL, 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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CA51 HKL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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