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CV02 OAC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,099 mi
Last recorded35,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OAC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 35,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe is oily

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 34,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Offside Front power steering pipes oily above steering rack boot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 33,046 miles

The power steering rubber hose has a slight leak

Fail 22 Nov 2023 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre outer tread is cracking and perishing exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The power steering rubber hose has a slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 23,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 21,123 miles

osf tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

power steering hose damp recommend attention

Fail 15 Nov 2016 21,121 miles

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven 60% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

osf tyre wearing inner edge and perishing/osr tyre pressure low

osr brake binding slightly

power steering hose damp recommend attention

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,154 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,042 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 15,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 12,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,983 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 8,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,882 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 OAC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CV02 OAC, 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 OAC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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