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FV02 UFK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 UFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,246 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,383 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,902 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bit of play in steering rack

both front track control arms inner bushes a bit of movement

nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,047 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front track control arms inner bushes a bit of movement

nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,339 miles

bit of play in offside front wheel bearing

bit of wear in rack

both front track control arm inner bushes a bit weak

both front tyres 1.6mm raised tread areas

both rear shock absorbers top bushes splitting

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering pipes to rack damp

power steering pump damp

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2006 37,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bit of play in offside front wheel bearing

both front track control arms inner bushes a bit weak

both front tyres 1.6mm raised tread

btoh rear shock absorbers top bushes splitting

hint of play in rack

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering pipes to rack damp

power steering pump damp

small stonechips to windscreen

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 UFK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UFK, 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 FV02 UFK registered?

FV02 UFK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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