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CA02 KGU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,880 miles

Front brakes will need attention due to o/s/f brake pads worn more than n/s/f brake pads.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 110,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Thorn in o/s/f tyre sidewall.

o/s/f brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 85,845 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,334 miles

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

registration plates may not be legal

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,485 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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CA02 KGU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA02 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA02 KGU registered?

CA02 KGU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is CA02 KGU safe to buy?

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