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MF51 VCP

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,638 mi
Last recorded89,638 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VCP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,638 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,114 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,114 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,239 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,362 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,201 miles

brake pipe corroded

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,634 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,401 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VCP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue 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 MF51 VCP, 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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MF51 VCP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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