MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in rack
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in rack
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?
Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE02 AOW is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DE02 AOW registered?
DE02 AOW is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 5 April 2002.
Is DE02 AOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE02 AOW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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