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DX02 VNG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,165 mi
Last recorded41,165 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VNG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,134 miles

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

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

both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,425 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,425 miles

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

both outer cv boots cracking

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,469 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

parking brake travel long

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,458 miles

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

parking brake travel long

screw in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,473 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,237 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 VNG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNG, 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

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What year was DX02 VNG registered?

DX02 VNG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is DX02 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 VNG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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