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FP02 MRU

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,370 mi
Last recorded114,370 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,370 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,229 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,004 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 82,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,365 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 May 2009 66,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,816 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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FP02 MRU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

FP02 MRU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is FP02 MRU safe to buy?

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