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FN02 DCF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 DCF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,584 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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FN02 DCF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FN02 DCF, 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 FN02 DCF registered?

FN02 DCF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is FN02 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 DCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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