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DV52 FCO

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,739 mi
Last recorded112,739 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 112,739 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

early signs of corrosion to both outer rear sills

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s headlights just about have a beam image

Fail 10 May 2016 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

early signs of corrosion to both outer rear sills

early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s headlights just about have a beam image

Pass 12 May 2015 103,425 miles

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

early signs of corrosion to the n/s and o/s rear outer sill areas

o/s and n/s head lamps just about have a image

o/s/front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 103,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

early signs of corrosion to the n/s and o/s rear outer sill areas

o/s and n/s head lamps just about have a image

o/s/front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,482 miles

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

early signs of corrosion to sills

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,479 miles

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

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

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

early signs of corrosion to sills

Pass 14 May 2013 81,463 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 81,461 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 71,976 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 71,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 63,526 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 3 May 2011 63,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 May 2010 55,611 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 55,611 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 59,629 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2009 59,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 33,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,951 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,675 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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DV52 FCO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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