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DK52 OTX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,629 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,476 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres due to age

Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replace

offside outer sill and inner rear wing heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,051 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,306 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,304 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,037 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both steering rack boots damp

n/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

pas fluid level low

pas pump damp

Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both steering rack boots damp

n/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

pas fluid level low

pas pump damp

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,895 miles

pas pump damp

pas rack boots damp

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,709 miles

n/s steering rack boot damp

pas pump damp

Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s steering rack boot damp

pas fluid below minimum level

pas pump damp

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,520 miles

parking brake travel long

pas pump damp

Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,793 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

long travel in handbrake.

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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DK52 OTX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK52 OTX, 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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DK52 OTX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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