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MF51 VAH

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VAH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,184 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear foot brake low effort

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,538 miles

advise front wipers split .

advise full brake inspection front discs slightly worn .

advise ns wong mirror missing .

engine has slight oil leak .

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,562 miles

adviose slight play in osr wheel bearing

advise full brake inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,562 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

adviose slight play in osr wheel bearing

advise full brake inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,436 miles

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 1 Feb 2008 49,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,175 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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MF51 VAH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF51 VAH, 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 MF51 VAH registered?

MF51 VAH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is MF51 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 VAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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