MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
alternator belt squealing
brake pipe to o/s/f in secure
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
fuel filter corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front bottom ball joint boots slightly deteriorated
drive shaft oil seal on ns of gearbox leaking
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV51 MFF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV51 MFF, 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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How do I check the history of FV51 MFF?
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What year was FV51 MFF registered?
FV51 MFF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2002.
Is FV51 MFF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV51 MFF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV51 MFF have outstanding finance?
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