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YR02 ZTF

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 39,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 33,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides; felt side to side play, very slight. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills towards rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 32,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 32,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,311 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 31,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 28,378 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,793 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 23,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,110 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,598 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,716 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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YR02 ZTF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

YR02 ZTF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 ZTF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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