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DV52 FCU

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre has a peice missing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,703 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a peice missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,332 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 43,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FCU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV52 FCU, 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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What year was DV52 FCU registered?

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

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