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YR02 ZTV

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 ZTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,420 miles

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

Both rear wheel arcehs corroded. o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,420 miles

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

Both rear wheel arcehs corroded. o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,056 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,056 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,073 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,206 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,667 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,631 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,473 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f and n/s/r tyre starting 2 crack

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,644 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls cracking and perrishing

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 ZTV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR02 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

YR02 ZTV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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