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HF51 VTU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 130,891 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel high

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished

noise in engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 May 2013 130,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel high

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished

noise in engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 May 2012 121,963 miles

brake fluid low

engine oil leaks

front c/v boots perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r brake reading low

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 121,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid low

engine oil leaks

front c/v boots perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r brake reading low

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 112,605 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 112,600 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 112,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,700 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,394 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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HF51 VTU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF51 VTU, 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 HF51 VTU registered?

HF51 VTU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is HF51 VTU safe to buy?

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