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DK02 VEW

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VEW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,608 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 80,837 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 72,751 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,214 miles

O/s rear tyre nearing legal requirement.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,643 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,521 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,265 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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DK02 VEW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK02 VEW, 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 DK02 VEW registered?

DK02 VEW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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