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GF02 LZW

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,000 mi
Last recorded44,000 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 44,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear +2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield broken/loose

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,454 miles

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

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

nsf brake disk outer surface is slightly pitted

park brake travel is high

rear brake aplication is slightly uneven

Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,454 miles

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

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

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

nsf brake disk outer surface is slightly pitted

park brake travel is high

rear brake aplication is slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 14,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 12,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,513 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 9,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 42,232 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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GF02 LZW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF02 LZW, 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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GF02 LZW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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