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DX51 LXC

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LXC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 112,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear seat belts not check as back seats down and covered in rubbish

Fail 3 Apr 2012 112,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear seat belts not check as back seats down and covered in rubbish

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,452 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 100,451 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 84,360 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,504 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,904 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 51,853 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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DX51 LXC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX51 LXC, 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 DX51 LXC?

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What year was DX51 LXC registered?

DX51 LXC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is DX51 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 LXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 LXC have outstanding finance?

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