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EK51 MHZ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,939 mi
Last recorded61,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 MHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,939 miles

engine check light is on

nearside rear wheel bearing has sight play

offside antiroll bar link has sight play

offside rear wheel bearing has sight noise

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,116 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wipers are a bit smeary.

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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EK51 MHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK51 MHZ, 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 EK51 MHZ registered?

EK51 MHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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