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FX52 ZFN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,778 mi
Last recorded115,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 ZFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,778 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 115,778 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,028 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 42,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,342 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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FX52 ZFN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX52 ZFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX52 ZFN registered?

FX52 ZFN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is FX52 ZFN safe to buy?

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