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DE02 AOW

2002 Kia Rio LX

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AOW
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 70,232 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 70,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack

Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2005 32,411 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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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.

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