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FV52 EHP

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EHP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2015 77,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,931 miles

both front discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/and o/s rear arches corroded

slight front brake judder from both wheels

Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,931 miles

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

both front discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/and o/s rear arches corroded

slight front brake judder from both wheels

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,485 miles

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

offside and nearside sills/ wheel arches corroded at rear

spare tyre bald at edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,241 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

spare tyre bald at edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 63,240 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

spare tyre bald at edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,823 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,819 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 EHP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHP, 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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FV52 EHP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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