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DX02 OXS

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,226 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,502 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,502 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,256 miles

o/side front brake disc showing signs of corrosion.oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,251 miles

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

o/side front brake disc showing signs of corrosion.oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,868 miles

both rear tyres on limit.o/side front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.o/side front brake pad on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,138 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

steel b/pipe o/side rear slight corrosion.o/side reatyre on limit

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,780 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,930 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 33,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,135 miles

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

front brake discs getting in poor condition

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2006 21,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs getting in poor condition

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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 OXS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX02 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

DX02 OXS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 OXS safe to buy?

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