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FP02 MSO

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F rear "A" arm bush play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blade split

Nearside Front slight bind to wheel

corrosion to body and wheel arches in places

front headlamps deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,841 miles

Both front head lights faded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front axle bushers as slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side wheel bearings as play in

Oil leaks need attention

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under side corrosion in places

Fail 8 Oct 2016 51,813 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front head lights faded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front axle bushers as slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side wheel bearings as play in

Oil leaks need attention

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,077 miles

Gear box leak

Both head light lens worn

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting broke

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak bad

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,409 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wipers split

gear box leak

washers need unblocking

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,357 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,338 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,097 miles

Clutch pedal height a bit high

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,369 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,787 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 32,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

condition of front wiper blades borderline .

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,826 miles

All brake pipes are heavly greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbanlance is borderline at 24%

Front pads are low

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 18,712 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 MSO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MSO, 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 FP02 MSO registered?

FP02 MSO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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