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DV52 FCM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FCM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter rusty shailing

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear tyres worn cracked perished

slight play n/s/f lower wishbone arm bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,220 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

dry fuel staining to underside of fuel tank?

s/hand rear shockers fitted

Fail 4 May 2011 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

dry fuel staining to underside of fuel tank?

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,341 miles

air con pump leaking oil

Pass 5 May 2009 44,375 miles

s/hand power steering pump fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,336 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 39,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,196 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 30,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

front pad linings low

oil leak

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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DV52 FCM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV52 FCM, 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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DV52 FCM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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