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AP02 JGZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 129,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,656 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

park brake lever almost at end of travel

Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,695 miles

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

handbrake travel

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 JGZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

AP02 JGZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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