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FP02 MPU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 70,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,597 miles

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

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

management light is on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,346 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r light cracked

oil leak on engine (from filter)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,346 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r light cracked

oil leak on engine (from filter)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,908 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,302 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,530 miles

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

n/s head light aim on upper limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,754 miles

hand brake travel very high

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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FP02 MPU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP02 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP02 MPU registered?

FP02 MPU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is FP02 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 MPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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