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FV51 MVE

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 MVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine light on

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,828 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,825 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,996 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,673 miles

Damage to OSR Light cluster

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Damage to OSR Light cluster

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel speed pick up ring incomplete

rear seat base incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,980 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,479 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,167 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 29,167 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)

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 MVE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

FV51 MVE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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