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YX02 YJJ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,580 mi
Last recorded45,580 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 YJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,717 miles

SLIGHT KNOCKING ON REAR

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,487 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,613 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 18,613 miles

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

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

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 21 Feb 2007 15,121 miles

both rear shocker top mounting bushes starting too split

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 11,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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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YX02 YJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YX02 YJJ, 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 YX02 YJJ registered?

YX02 YJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YX02 YJJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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