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GD51 KBE

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 KBE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,526 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED OUTSIDE THE SWEPT AREA

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 94,028 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,092 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip starting to split.

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip starting to split.

slight play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,152 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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GD51 KBE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue 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 GD51 KBE, 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 GD51 KBE registered?

GD51 KBE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is GD51 KBE safe to buy?

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