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SV02 OSW

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 OSW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,508 miles

Oil leak

smell of fuel under vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,508 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

smell of fuel under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,703 miles

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

emgine management light on dash

oil leaking badly from engine area

Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,703 miles

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

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

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

emgine management light on dash

oil leaking badly from engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyrewalls perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,443 miles

some corrosion on metl brake pipes under car

Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on metl brake pipes under car

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,913 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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SV02 OSW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV02 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV02 OSW registered?

SV02 OSW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SV02 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 OSW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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