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CN52 PJJ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,314 mi
Last recorded60,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 60,299 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,799 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,799 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,118 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers split

Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,187 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,176 miles

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

o/s outer sills rusted

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,174 miles

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

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

o/s outer sills rusted

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,971 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,777 miles

front brake pads worn low

imbalance on front brakes but within limit

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and damaged,run flat

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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CN52 PJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CN52 PJJ, 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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CN52 PJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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