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DG02 XOL

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,415 mi
Last recorded62,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XOL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,415 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,881 miles

little reserve travel to hand brake leaver

n/s/f tyre edge close to limit

oil leak to gear box

some corrosion to rear fuel lines

Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

little reserve travel to hand brake leaver

n/s/f tyre edge close to limit

oil leak to gear box

some corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.c.u light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.c.u light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,701 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 22,712 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,450 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play to steering system at o/s.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 18,835 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

screw in tread n/s rear tyre

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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DG02 XOL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG02 XOL, 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 DG02 XOL registered?

DG02 XOL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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