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CK02 TJX

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 TJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,250 miles

offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,250 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip provisions worn

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,158 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o\s\f mirror cover damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,158 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o\s\f mirror cover damaged

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,370 miles

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

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

slight leak from pas pump

Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,370 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight leak from pas pump

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,657 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 78,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,166 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 76,166 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 736,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 70,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

gearbox leaking oil

nearside windscreen washer weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,844 miles

spare tyre defective

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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CK02 TJX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CK02 TJX, 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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CK02 TJX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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