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CN52 VXP

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

48,142 mi
Last recorded48,142 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front brake discs inner covers have corrosion

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack bellow has a broken inner strap

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pan hard rod and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure ()

Fail 24 Sep 2022 48,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front brake discs inner covers have corrosion

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack bellow has a broken inner strap

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pan hard rod and all other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,490 miles

Engine oil sump has corrosion

All four road wheels have some corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both bonnet hinges have some corrosion

Front Both front brake disc dust covers have corrosion

Front Both front wheelbearing hubs have some corrosion

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both front support arms/rods --- front mounting plates have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some corrosion on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At rear of engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Support rod front large washer on bush has corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank area ()

Offside Front Speedo sensor ring on outer CV joint has damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mounting bracket to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And grease on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper internal support bar missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank strap has corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including shock absorber mounting brakets and trailing arms (Axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes and corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,986 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,899 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 43,912 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,981 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,981 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside and offside (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,950 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,950 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,460 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,660 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,579 miles

Advise;brake discs corroded

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 VXP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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