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DF51 UCH

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,644 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,623 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,366 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,366 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,454 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,454 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,246 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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DF51 UCH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver 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 DF51 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

DF51 UCH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is DF51 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 UCH 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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