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DV52 FCX

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,778 mi
Last recorded79,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,778 miles

sills back sills rear wheel arches very rusty shailing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,778 miles

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

sills back sills rear wheel arches very rusty shailing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,618 miles

both rear sills rusty shailing

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear sills rusty shailing

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,956 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 71,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,920 miles

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

N/S front brake dragging

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 66,920 miles

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

N/S front brake dragging

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,225 miles

n/s c/v gaiter perishing

slight leak power steering pump

Fail 31 Mar 2012 61,225 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s c/v gaiter perishing

slight leak power steering pump

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,969 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,366 miles

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

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

advise offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,366 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,221 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake travel ,possible rear brake adjustment.

oil leak on gearbox possible reverse light switch

Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake travel ,possible rear brake adjustment.

oil leak on gearbox possible reverse light switch

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,119 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,119 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)

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 FCX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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