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CN02 YJL

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 YJL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 56,011 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,963 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,963 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,344 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,344 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 33,488 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,657 miles

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 YJL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

CN02 YJL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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