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EA02 OSU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 OSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,619 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,408 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,691 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,720 miles

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 25 Oct 2007 42,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,360 miles

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

body has damage to nearside of car

nearside front wheel trim brocken

Pass 18 May 2006 27,892 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 OSU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSU, 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 EA02 OSU registered?

EA02 OSU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is EA02 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 OSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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