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AP02 JGY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JGY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,420 miles

slight play in both rear top shock bushes

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

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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AP02 JGY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP02 JGY, 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 AP02 JGY registered?

AP02 JGY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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