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CV02 NKN

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 NKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,287 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,403 miles

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

unable to check welding completly due to filler and underseal

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,991 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 55,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 41,994 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 34,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,302 miles

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

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 NKN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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