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DU02 VZE

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 53,371 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 53,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 42,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,901 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,498 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,321 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,039 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,307 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,520 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 14,501 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 VZE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZE, 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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DU02 VZE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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