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DX02 LSK

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LSK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Leaking onto O/S rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs in poor condition inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,073 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,289 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Child seat fitted to N/S rear - seat belt not inspected.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,564 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 36,725 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,917 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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DX02 LSK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DX02 LSK, 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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DX02 LSK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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