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FV52 CRF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 CRF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 34,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 15 May 2013 34,276 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 10 May 2012 30,486 miles

boot doesnt open check area from inside car

o/s link bar slight play

oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,537 miles

Exhaust joints and attachments appear weak

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Offside front brake binding

Offside front link bar has advanced play

Oil leak

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Wipers poor

Fail 31 May 2011 28,537 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust joints and attachments appear weak

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Offside front brake binding

Offside front link bar has advanced play

Oil leak

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,199 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sump pourous

Fail 24 Feb 2010 24,194 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sump pourous

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

sump porous

Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

rear wiper blade split

sump porous

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,755 miles

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

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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FV52 CRF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 CRF, 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 FV52 CRF registered?

FV52 CRF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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