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GF02 NVX

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,180 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central High level brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,106 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight roughness . (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 4 May 2015 83,426 miles

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

engine management on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,145 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 4 May 2012 67,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Pass 3 May 2011 62,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,184 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 NVX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

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

Is GF02 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 NVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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