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GF02 SYR

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,340 mi
Last recorded54,340 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,265 miles

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

near side front stearing rac slightly movement

Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front stearing rac slightly movement

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,576 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,549 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SYR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

GF02 SYR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is GF02 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 SYR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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