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EK02 TNJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,340 mi
Last recorded27,340 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 TNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,972 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,257 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,983 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,532 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edges

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,363 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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EK02 TNJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK02 TNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK02 TNJ registered?

EK02 TNJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is EK02 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 TNJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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