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DK02 VFH

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VFH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 66,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slight crack

Fail 23 May 2008 46,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slight crack

Pass 21 May 2007 38,189 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 32,425 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 VFH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

DK02 VFH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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