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YT02 VNZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,796 mi
Last recorded65,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 VNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 65,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,987 miles

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

slight oil leak from rocker cover radiator in poor state

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

slight oil leak from rocker cover radiator in poor state

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,187 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,142 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 43,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 35,623 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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YT02 VNZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT02 VNZ, 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 YT02 VNZ registered?

YT02 VNZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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