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DF51 TTJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 TTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,321 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,337 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIRRORS n/s/f missing,o/s/f poor glass suggest replace

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion inc sills,suspension,o/s/f brake pipe etc

headlights poor images

n/s/r tyre inside sidewall cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,809 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIRRORS n/s/f missing,o/s/f poor glass suggest replace

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion inc sills,suspension,o/s/f brake pipe etc

headlights poor images

n/s/r tyre inside sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror missing,o/s/f poor mirror glass

wiper blades poor

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror missing,o/s/f poor mirror glass

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,376 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres edge wear

near side mirror missing off side poor

near side sill dent

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side tyres sidewalls wear - near side sill dent

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,652 miles

front flexible exhaust pipe wear/corrosion

near side mirror missing off side mirror poor

near side rear metal brake and fuel pipes down car corrosion

near side rear tyre sidewall wear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corrosion

metal brake and fuel pipes down car corrosion

near side mirror missing off side mirror poor

near side rear tyre sidewall damage poor

Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corrosion

metal brake and fuel pipes down car corrosion

near side mirror missing off side mirror poor

near side rear tyre sidewall damage poor

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres poor n/s/f sidewall,o/s/f tread suggest replace.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 38,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres poor n/s/f sidewall,o/s/f tread suggest replace.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,731 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

off side front mirror poor

rear tyres heavy cracks poor

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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DF51 TTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF51 TTJ, 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 DF51 TTJ registered?

DF51 TTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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