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DY02 LSC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,668 mi
Last recorded76,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 LSC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,666 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,294 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,322 miles

crack in windscreen + rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

crack in windscreen + rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,730 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

n/s & o/s front tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

n/s & o/s front tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,032 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DY02 LSC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY02 LSC, 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 DY02 LSC registered?

DY02 LSC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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