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NC51 NXP

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 NXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,056 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 110,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,705 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,921 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,465 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,328 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

ADVISE FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,016 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,874 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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NC51 NXP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow 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 NC51 NXP, 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 NC51 NXP registered?

NC51 NXP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is NC51 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC51 NXP 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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