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CP02 GZC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,137 mi
Last recorded64,137 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 GZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 64,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 55,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,912 miles

OS Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 46,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OS Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 38,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,281 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,322 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 29 May 2009 24,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 May 2008 21,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,100 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2006 9,013 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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CP02 GZC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP02 GZC, 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 CP02 GZC registered?

CP02 GZC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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