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FV02 NXB

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,256 mi
Last recorded78,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 65,290 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 3 May 2011 55,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake lever almost at maximum travel

Pass 3 May 2011 55,036 miles

parking brake lever almost at maximum travel

Pass 20 May 2010 49,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear service and parkbrakes slightly lower effort than offside

parkbrake lever almost at maximum travel

Pass 19 May 2009 40,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,179 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,251 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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FV02 NXB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV02 NXB, 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 FV02 NXB registered?

FV02 NXB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is FV02 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 NXB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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