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GN02 VDZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 80,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,521 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs rusty

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,452 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,506 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has long travel

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 VDZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

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

Is GN02 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 VDZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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