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DV52 OVZ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,971 mi
Last recorded62,971 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 62,971 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 59,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 57,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,249 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,249 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f abs wiring hanging

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls [not to cords]

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on outer edge and tyre wall perishing

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre wall perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre wall perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,215 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls [not to cords]

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on outer edge and tyre wall perishing

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre wall perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre wall perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2010 33,921 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

Fail 21 Nov 2010 33,921 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN LOW

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

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,067 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 15,289 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 OVZ 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 60%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

DV52 OVZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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