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CN52 VXU

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,483 mi
Last recorded53,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,483 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 53,483 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Ignition switch tempramental - difficult to switch on

Near side front tyre outer wall perished

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

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2014 51,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Ignition switch tempramental - difficult to switch on

Near side front tyre outer wall perished

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

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2013 50,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 50,163 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 46,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,724 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,035 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noiesy

Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,067 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 VXU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

CN52 VXU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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