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DX02 VNM

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,233 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight bind to front brakes

slight smeer to wipers

various oil leaks

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn edges

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight bind to front brakes

slight smeer to wipers

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,180 miles

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

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks all over engine bay and steering components Exhaust system is corroded Front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion Off side rear tyre is perishing Near side front outer brake pipe is corroded

Off side front outer brakepipe corroded Off side front cv gator is perishing Front number plate is cracked but still legible

Various marks and scratches to bodywork and wheels Off side front wheel trim missing Washers work but bottle emptied during test Off side sill is damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 54,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted N/S/R + O/S/R

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,584 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,955 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 421,669 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 VNM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

DX02 VNM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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