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SJ02 CKF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 CKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,277 miles

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,256 miles

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

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,420 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated slightly

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,499 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 69,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,059 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,287 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 30,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SJ02 CKF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ02 CKF, 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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What year was SJ02 CKF registered?

SJ02 CKF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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