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FN02 FXD

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,861 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,036 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

scratch in windscreen (not in swept area) †engine light on †noise from offside front wheel when rotated †front brake discs starting to corrode †slight leak from power steering pump †slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,103 miles

SCATCH TO LOWER HALF OF WINDSCREEN AT OFFSIDE

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 FXD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

FN02 FXD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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