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DK02 VFP

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VFP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,005 miles

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5C.1d)The nearside front driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear steel brake pipes through the supporting brackets have surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,374 miles

Clutch is slipping.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 55,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Clutch is slipping.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak on the nearside front driveshaft seal

Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak on the nearside front driveshaft seal

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,721 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 VFP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DK02 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

DK02 VFP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for DK02 VFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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