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DN02 ZFM

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 ZFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 73,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 63,918 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 63,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 58,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 58,342 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 52,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,712 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,066 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 ZFM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN02 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

DN02 ZFM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DN02 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 ZFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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