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DX02 VMY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,216 miles

0/s rear brakes needs ajust or repair

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,876 miles

handbrake lever is very high.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,287 miles

rear tyres slightly deterorated

Fail 6 Jun 2009 45,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,260 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 VMY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX02 VMY?

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What year was DX02 VMY registered?

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

Is DX02 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 VMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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