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FV52 EHO

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,790 miles

Headlight units deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlight units deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,246 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,984 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,397 miles

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

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 12,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,943 miles

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 EHO 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 73.7%.

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 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 FV52 EHO, 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 EHO registered?

FV52 EHO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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