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CN02 TYG

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 TYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,389 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlight glass deteriorating

both rear tyres perished

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,350 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres close to limit & perished

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 4 Apr 2014 34,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres close to limit & perished

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,426 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 21,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,753 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

N/s sun visor hinge seized // Accident damaged o/s/f

O/s/r lamp lense cracked // Front and rear No. plates discoloured

Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,222 miles

both front wipers judders and smear

both front wipers split

n/s front outer sill damaged

o/s/r lamp cracked and damaged

play/wear both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2008 2,855 miles

Damage N/S outer sill

Damage O/S/F bumper

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Oil mist gear box

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

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 2,426 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fluctuation on both front brakes. †

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper torn and not clearing screen. †

Slight p.a.s. fluid leak from pipe/umnion. †

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 TYG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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