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GN02 VDO

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,125 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,689 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 48,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,544 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,336 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,305 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 VDO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VDO, 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 GN02 VDO registered?

GN02 VDO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is GN02 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 VDO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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