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DE51 HZY

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exaust corroded

unable to inspect brake pipes due to covering of grease

weld repair is undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exaust corroded

unable to inspect brake pipes due to covering of grease

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,609 miles

brake pipes have bin greased

coil springs corroded

front pads low

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have bin greased

front discs pitted

front pads low

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pipes have bin greased

front discs pitted

front pads low

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes have bin greased and fuel lines

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,545 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,562 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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DE51 HZY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE51 HZY, 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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DE51 HZY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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