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DU51 DLX

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s n/s steering tie rod inner ends

Fail 11 Oct 2011 80,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s n/s steering tie rod inner ends

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,296 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,296 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 61,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 61,312 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,329 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 40,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,075 miles

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

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

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 DLX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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