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EJ02 ODC

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ODC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,586 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres,wearing outer wall,175/65r14

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres,wearing outer wall,175/65r14

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,723 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,562 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,576 miles

O/S/F tyre is on legal limit of 1;6mm.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,282 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,921 miles

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

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 ODC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EJ02 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

EJ02 ODC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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