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CN02 MLK

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 MLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,868 miles

Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 64,116 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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CN02 MLK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN02 MLK, 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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What year was CN02 MLK registered?

CN02 MLK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is CN02 MLK safe to buy?

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