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CN52 VXH

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,461 miles

corrosion on exhaust

nearside head lamp lense starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front anti roll bar link rubber slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on limit

slight corrosion on outer body sills

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight damage to screen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,007 miles

offside cv boot starting to perish

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,181 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,219 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f door strap insecure

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,219 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f door strap insecure

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,128 miles

front offside brake dsisc shows some distortion

Fail 11 Jul 2007 24,128 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front offside brake disc shows some distortion

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,693 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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CN52 VXH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN52 VXH, 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 CN52 VXH registered?

CN52 VXH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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