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DU51 DHA

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,664 mi
Last recorded54,664 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 54,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,383 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,951 miles

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

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

wobble on brake when brake pedal applied

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,431 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,450 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,449 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,659 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 22,657 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,686 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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DU51 DHA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DU51 DHA, 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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DU51 DHA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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