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DV02 PJX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 PJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 110,851 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes to the tank are corroded

Near and offside rear wheel arches are corroded,but there are no sharp edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 110,851 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes to the tank are corroded

Near and offside rear wheel arches are corroded,but there are no sharp edges

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 101,644 miles

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2014 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 95,057 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 85,154 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 May 2011 73,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,935 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 53,935 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,558 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,558 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

advise n/s/r tyre JUST legal

Pass 13 May 2006 36,479 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 PJX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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