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DV02 NGN

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,322 mi
Last recorded134,322 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,322 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 134,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed both rear at handbrake cables (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,415 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,803 miles

O/S Sill corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S Sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,950 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/s/f brake pads wearing low

Slight corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,409 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,964 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,964 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,064 miles

front tyres differant speed rating to rear tyres

Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 33,381 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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DV02 NGN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 DV02 NGN, 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 NGN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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