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MF02 VUR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,916 mi
Last recorded98,916 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VUR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,916 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,218 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,821 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)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,821 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,826 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,210 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,953 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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MF02 VUR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF02 VUR, 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 MF02 VUR registered?

MF02 VUR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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