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GD51 KBO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 KBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket wearing thin

slight power steering leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 93,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 69,673 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 57,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,263 miles

ADVISE a bolt for the manifold heat shield missing causing a vibration noise

ADVISE the two rear tyres are perished on side walls

Advise accel pedal anti-slip pad missing †

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 KBO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KBO, 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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GD51 KBO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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