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SP02 TPV

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,068 mi
Last recorded81,068 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 TPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,068 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seats fitted in rear and passenger front seat.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,240 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pipes covered with underseal so unable to fully assess condition

Pass 12 Jul 2008 63,846 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 63,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,549 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

oil leak around powersteering pump area.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,741 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED AS CHILD SEATS IN USE!.

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

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

brake pipe from front to nearside rear flexi pipe corroded,(not too excess)

brake pipe from front to offside rear flexi pipe corroded,(not too excess)

brake pipe from nearside rear flexi pipe to rear wheel cylinder corroded,(not too excess)

brake pipe from offside rear flexi pipe to offside wheel cylinder corroded,(not too excess)

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not tested due to baby seats in use.

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SP02 TPV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP02 TPV, 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 SP02 TPV registered?

SP02 TPV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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