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DU02 RYA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 RYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 71,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear seat base loose

Fail 22 Feb 2010 62,887 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seat base loose

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,010 miles

Oil leak

knocking on offside front

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,671 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 36,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2007 23,427 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,327 miles

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

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

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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DU02 RYA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU02 RYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU02 RYA registered?

DU02 RYA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DU02 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 RYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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