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CN02 OFR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,241 mi
Last recorded61,241 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 OFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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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

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 61,241 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 57,449 miles

Rear wiper bale defective

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2024 57,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper bale defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 53,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 50,976 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever long travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake high

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake high

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 39,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 35,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2013 24,916 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,940 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres 2,5mm

minor wear n/s/f brake disc

o/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear no/plate discoloured

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front washers slightly weak

n/s steering rack clip loose

o/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/fseat belt slow to retract

rear no/plate discoloured

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front washers slightly weak

n/s steering rack clip loose

o/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/fseat belt slow to retract

rear no/plate discoloured

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,406 miles

h/lamp aim just in spec

minor cracks o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2008 5,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

h/lamp aim just in spec

minor cracks o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 3,439 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 34,142 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 OFR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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