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DX51 XHL

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XHL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 101,709 miles

n/s/r brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,724 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2013 95,710 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,272 miles

wear to front brake pads (o/s)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,993 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,297 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Exhaust corroded, Oil leak, Suspect play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,331 miles

Adv, n/s/r tyre low on tread, Full brake inspection, o/s/r brake pipe corroded, Hand brake travel, Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,806 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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DX51 XHL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHL, 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 DX51 XHL registered?

DX51 XHL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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