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DE02 AOS

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AOS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,861 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,861 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,620 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,040 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brakes in need of attention

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,671 miles

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

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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DE02 AOS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE02 AOS, 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 DE02 AOS registered?

DE02 AOS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is DE02 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 AOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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