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DK02 VFA

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,858 mi
Last recorded65,858 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,858 miles

Oil leak

hand brake reserve travel just adequate

Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,858 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel just adequate

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,857 miles

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

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

hand brake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

hand brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 30,575 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 22,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding slightly

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 VFA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 VFA registered?

DK02 VFA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is DK02 VFA safe to buy?

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