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CV02 KFC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 KFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,796 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,975 miles

EML light on

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,546 miles

EML

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

EML

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,023 miles

EML lidgt on

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,268 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,348 miles

Nearside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,086 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 66,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 57,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,968 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,802 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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CV02 KFC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CV02 KFC, 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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CV02 KFC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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