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YR02 MWF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,837 mi
Last recorded60,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 MWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 42,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,254 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 20,254 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,602 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,761 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YR02 MWF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR02 MWF, 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 YR02 MWF registered?

YR02 MWF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is YR02 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 MWF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR02 MWF have outstanding finance?

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