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YM02 TLX

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,198 mi
Last recorded60,198 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 TLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the outer edge.tread depth 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 60,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the outer edge.tread depth 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,165 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,419 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear reg plate slight deteration

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,448 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,448 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,734 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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YM02 TLX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM02 TLX, 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 YM02 TLX registered?

YM02 TLX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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