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EA02 KZY

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 KZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 122,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 113,825 miles

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

o/s/r tyre showing first signs of cracking between tread

Fail 17 Apr 2014 113,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake has a slight bind

o/s/r tyre showing first signs of cracking between tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,025 miles

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

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)

hand brake long travel

Pass 18 Apr 2012 965,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 965,644 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 76,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 62,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,379 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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EA02 KZY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black 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 EA02 KZY, 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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EA02 KZY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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