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DV02 NGO

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,546 mi
Last recorded44,546 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 NGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of nearside rear tyre

Corrosion to sills

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,237 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 19,263 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,007 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,051 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 NGO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DV02 NGO, 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 NGO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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