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CN02 TYV

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 80,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch sharp edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch sharp edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 19 May 2018 78,374 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 76,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 76,612 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,031 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,246 miles

engine oil leak

ns outer and inner sill rusty

os inner sill rusty

osr nsr coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,807 miles

both front lens faded

cv boots cracking both side

engine oil leak

n/s/r sock houseing rusting

Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lens faded

clutch pedal high

cv boots cracking both side

engine oil leak

exhaust rusting

n/s/r sock houseing rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,750 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,288 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,288 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,361 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,385 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,385 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front discs inside edge corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 24,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 TYV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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