CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE02 SPZ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 134cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,486 mi
Last recorded60,486 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine134cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,892 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 46,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 46,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 42,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 42,108 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 May 2006 37,197 miles

o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inside

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2006 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE02 SPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 134cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE02 SPZ, 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

How do I check the history of CE02 SPZ?

You can check the full history of CE02 SPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE02 SPZ registered?

CE02 SPZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is CE02 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 SPZ shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE02 SPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE02 SPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.