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DN02 XWT

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 XWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 98,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,804 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 26,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

both outer cv boots cracking badly.

oil leaks from engine.

rear seat base loose.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

major oil leak from the engine.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,009 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,009 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,865 miles

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

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

hand brake effort poor

hand brake lever minimal reserve travel

heat shield rattling on exhaust

inbalence on front brakes advise imediate attention

near side front brake binding slightly advise imediate attention

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake effort poor

hand brake lever minimal reserve travel

heat shield rattling on exhaust

inbalence on front brakes advise imediate attention

near side front brake binding slightly advise imediate attention

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,774 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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DN02 XWT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DN02 XWT, 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 DN02 XWT registered?

DN02 XWT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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