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DU51 DLN

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,270 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 105,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,339 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 102,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 27 Jul 2012 100,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 98,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,309 miles

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

oil leak from engine

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,309 miles

oil leak from engine

unable to check rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2008 63,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,131 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 DLN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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