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GN02 RJZ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,379 mi
Last recorded60,379 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,418 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,843 miles

O/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOOSE; FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE WEARING;

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,438 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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GN02 RJZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GN02 RJZ, 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 GN02 RJZ registered?

GN02 RJZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GN02 RJZ safe to buy?

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