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GF02 NVW

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,485 mi
Last recorded59,485 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 NVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre is a winter type

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,790 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 NVW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 GF02 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

GF02 NVW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is GF02 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 NVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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