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FV51 MFY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,036 mi
Last recorded48,036 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 MFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill & Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,432 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight noise fron offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,431 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight noise fron offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,376 miles

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

cracks ino/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2012 39,369 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cracks ino/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 31,267 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,415 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 24,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,405 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,326 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 16,326 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,217 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 11,217 miles

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

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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FV51 MFY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FV51 MFY, 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 FV51 MFY registered?

FV51 MFY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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