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CU51 FXV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,219 mi
Last recorded49,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Feb 2012 46,681 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,219 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,826 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,312 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 31,312 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,992 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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CU51 FXV 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 66.7%.

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 CU51 FXV, 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 CU51 FXV registered?

CU51 FXV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is CU51 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 FXV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU51 FXV have outstanding finance?

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