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FP02 MTJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,329 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,329 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,732 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,522 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,154 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 MTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

FP02 MTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is FP02 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP02 MTJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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