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CN02 OFC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 OFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 94,738 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 80,739 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 73,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall cracked/perriesed

Pass 30 May 2013 73,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall cracked/perriesed

Pass 5 Jun 2012 64,770 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,761 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low cracked/perrised

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,212 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,212 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 14 May 2010 47,390 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting

Nearside front tyre worn edges

Offside front c.v boot perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing edges

Slight play in both front bottom arm bushes

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,163 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 25,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 25,625 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OFC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OFC, 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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CN02 OFC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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