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HF02 VMX

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,577 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

fyres wearin edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,661 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 65,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,100 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 61,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,649 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,557 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre on limit slight brake bind fronts

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,582 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

long travel on handbrake

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 26 Nov 2011 47,567 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

long travel on handbrake

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,003 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 35,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long handbrake travel

Fail 30 May 2008 34,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2007 97,010 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,635 miles

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)

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

Slight play in offside rear hub

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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HF02 VMX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF02 VMX, 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 HF02 VMX registered?

HF02 VMX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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