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NC51 NXY

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 NXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 89,325 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oil, leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,168 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oil, leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,335 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,095 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,093 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,412 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,402 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 53,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 21 Feb 2008 45,616 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,341 miles

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

slight bind at o/s front brake

Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind at o/s front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,416 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 NXY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NC51 NXY, 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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NC51 NXY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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