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ST02 VBU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,660 mi
Last recorded57,660 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 VBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,660 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,656 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,304 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 52,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner CV Boot is leaking grease from boot slightly.

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner CV Boot is leaking grease from boot slightly.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,531 miles

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

offsie front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,526 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offsie front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,063 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

both rear top shocker bushes starting to wear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,063 miles

battery insecure

both rear top shocker bushes starting to wear

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,356 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,695 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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ST02 VBU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST02 VBU, 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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ST02 VBU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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