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DX02 LTF

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LTF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perishing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,935 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 31,935 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boyh rear tyres have slight sidewall scuffing and cracks

rear wiper blade worn

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 LTF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LTF, 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 DX02 LTF registered?

DX02 LTF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 LTF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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