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CU52 VJA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,545 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor image

n/s & o/s/r shock top mounts packed with tape

o/s/f seat belt reciever wobbly

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,110 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps poor image

n/s & o/s/r shock top mounts packed with tape

o/s/f seat belt reciever wobbly

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,767 miles

engine manegment light on

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 6 Oct 2008 43,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine manegment light on

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,040 miles

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre on limit

Fail 5 Oct 2007 36,040 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

spare tyre on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear wiper split

slight corosion on front brake discs

slight dampness on steering pump

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play in both rear top suspension mounts

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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CU52 VJA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CU52 VJA, 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 CU52 VJA registered?

CU52 VJA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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