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2002 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration FL52CME
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1343cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Of raised tread design (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 4 Jun 20265 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,903 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 4 Jun 20266 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,161 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,937 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 4 Jun 20268 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,207 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 4 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,296 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,007 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,173 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,797 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,535 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 4 Jun 20262 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 13,657 MI
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FL52CME was registered on 2002-09-19
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