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CV02 OBF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OBF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorber bushes slightly seperated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,179 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes slightly seperated

Pass 13 May 2011 83,709 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear brake pipe rusted

Pass 6 May 2010 72,254 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 63,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 41,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,195 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 OBF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OBF, 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 CV02 OBF registered?

CV02 OBF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is CV02 OBF safe to buy?

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