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FN02 FYC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 FYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,648 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,879 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Noise from rear brakes.

Fail 15 Feb 2015 96,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded.

Noise from rear brakes.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,487 miles

1.corrosion on osf brake pipe.2.corrosion on rear brake ferrules. 3.osf ball joint dust cover starting to perish. 4.advise wear on osf tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,017 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,278 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 22,715 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 FYC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

FN02 FYC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is FN02 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 FYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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