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DV02 NFR

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,132 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,473 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills weak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,463 miles

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

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills weak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,482 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,227 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,581 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,707 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,660 miles

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

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

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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DV02 NFR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV02 NFR, 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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DV02 NFR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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