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DF51 UDK

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,909 mi
Last recorded60,909 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 UDK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1800 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3000 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 320 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,226 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 60,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts catching steering rack (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,519 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 59,485 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 58,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 3 May 2012 52,440 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Fail 3 May 2012 52,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 4 May 2011 48,792 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,792 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,706 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 UDK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DF51 UDK, 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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DF51 UDK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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