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DX02 OYM

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 OYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

centre rear stop lamp inop

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

centre rear stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracking to outer wall

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,675 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres have slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,369 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,036 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,223 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,069 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DX02 OYM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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