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FY02 ECA

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,327 mi
Last recorded112,327 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 ECA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,869 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in droplinks

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in drop links

steering rack weaping

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,556 miles

front number plate cracked

rear seat cushion loose

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,111 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes to flexies corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,592 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,548 miles

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

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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FY02 ECA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY02 ECA, 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 FY02 ECA registered?

FY02 ECA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FY02 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 ECA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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