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DX02 VNN

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 VNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,446 miles

ns and os front brake pipes corroded ns front tyre tread low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,446 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns and os front brake pipes corroded ns front tyre tread low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,736 miles

front ns brake disc very corroded needs attention

Fail 15 Jan 2016 97,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front ns brake disc very corroded needs attention

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,635 miles

ns cv boot split os chasssis repaired by mount point

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,626 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

ns cv boot split os chasssis repaired by mount point

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,129 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED NS FRONT CV BOOT SPLITTING

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED NS FRONT CV BOOT SPLITTING

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,552 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

os f and ns r tyres on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,709 miles

os f and ns r tyres on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,230 miles

front discs scored

Fail 16 Jan 2009 45,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns f tyre tread low ns rear brake reading low rear steel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,861 miles

ns f tyre tread low ns rear brake reading low rear steel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,153 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,164 miles

both rear tyre walls tread cracked and perished

front brake pads three quaters worn

long travel in handbrake

rear main brake pipes risty and shailing

Fail 3 Feb 2006 24,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyre walls tread cracked and perished

front brake pads three quaters worn

long travel in handbrake

rear main brake pipes risty and shailing

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 VNN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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