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FV52 CRJ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,128 mi
Last recorded84,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,128 miles

advise emission standards just met

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,142 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outter sill damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outter sill damaged

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,996 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,118 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside rear outter sill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,529 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,076 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,845 miles

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

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

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

slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,845 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,709 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

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 CRJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CRJ, 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 CRJ registered?

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

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