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FM51 UKY

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 67,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,965 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,357 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,045 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,202 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,269 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,816 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,038 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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FM51 UKY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

FM51 UKY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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