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GF02 MYL

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 MYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,174 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,174 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,107 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

slight roughness felt/heard to offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked

slight roughness felt/heard to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,758 miles

engine managemant warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managemant warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,069 miles

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

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

engine warning light on.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine warning light on.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,624 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,624 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,766 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 MYL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF02 MYL, 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 GF02 MYL registered?

GF02 MYL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2002.

Is GF02 MYL safe to buy?

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