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NK02 LWO

2002 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,030 mi
Last recorded54,030 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 LWO
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,030 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 40,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,974 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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NK02 LWO is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK02 LWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK02 LWO registered?

NK02 LWO is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is NK02 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK02 LWO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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