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DK02 VDY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,237 mi
Last recorded79,237 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,237 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

NSR wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 79,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

NSR wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,623 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps poor image

Fail 2 Aug 2017 73,623 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps poor image

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes c0rroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,189 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,547 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,602 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,601 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 53,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F disc slight judder

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 May 2010 53,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F disc slight judder

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,330 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper

Fail 7 Sep 2007 32,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

NSR + OSR tyre walls slightly cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

NSR + OSR tyre walls slightly cracked

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,059 miles

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

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

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

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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DK02 VDY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK02 VDY, 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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DK02 VDY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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