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FM51 TZB

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.175/65/14

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,275 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre aprox 3mm....

Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre aprox 3mm....

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,397 miles

suspect split pin missing from front brakes

very bad oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

suspect split pin missing from front brakes

very bad oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,189 miles

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

cclutch and foot brake anti slip pads starting to wear

engine oil leak

n/s o/s track rod ends slit pins incorrectly fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,997 miles

exhaust system in poor condition in places

Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

eaxaust poor in parts

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,607 miles

exhaust rusty in places

slight play o/s lower swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,596 miles

N/S/FRONT SEATBELT NOT CHECKED CHILDSEAT FITTED †

WEAR IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP MOUNTINGS † †O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE † †O/S/REAR TYRE WORN TO WEARBARS

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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FM51 TZB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FM51 TZB, 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 FM51 TZB registered?

FM51 TZB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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