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EJ02 OCO

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,362 mi
Last recorded51,362 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,018 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,355 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,355 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,263 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,559 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EJ02 OCO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EJ02 OCO, 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 EJ02 OCO registered?

EJ02 OCO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is EJ02 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 OCO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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