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GF02 MXY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 MXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,605 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing advise

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,433 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,361 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 MXY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF02 MXY registered?

GF02 MXY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GF02 MXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 MXY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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