MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi hose badly corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nsf and osf (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nsf and osf (1.8)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nsr and osr (2.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded osr and nsr wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre cracks inner and outer walls
oil leak
osr tyre deep cracks roadface and unusual uneven wear inner part roadface
rear and centre exhaust heatshields slighty insecure as securing brackets badly corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and nearside rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG51 ECE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EG51 ECE, 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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EG51 ECE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2002.
Is EG51 ECE safe to buy?
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