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YN02 XZB

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,312 mi
Last recorded78,312 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 62,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,049 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 58,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,797 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,208 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 52,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Jan 2010 49,845 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2009 47,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 38,032 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight imbalance front brakes

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YN02 XZB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YN02 XZB, 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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YN02 XZB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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