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GJ02 ZRC

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ZRC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2015 118,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 109,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,836 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,088 miles

osf steering arm has slight play.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,561 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 53,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,112 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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GJ02 ZRC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ02 ZRC, 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 GJ02 ZRC registered?

GJ02 ZRC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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