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GN02 VDR

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel high

slight judder from offside front disc on rolling road

Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel high

slight judder from offside front disc on rolling road

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,286 miles

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

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 VDR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN02 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

GN02 VDR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is GN02 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 VDR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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