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DX02 GZC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 GZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 99,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,165 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 85,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,560 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,560 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front anti roll bar bushes sligtly worn

o/s n/s front link bar slighty worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,708 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,715 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 49,715 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,820 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,820 miles

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

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

hand brake high on ratchet

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r hand brake and footbrake less efort than o/s/r

Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,920 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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DX02 GZC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX02 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 DX02 GZC registered?

DX02 GZC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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