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GN02 VVD

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,959 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack in sidewall and tread and has nail in tread.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NSR tyre starting to crack in sidewall and tread and has nail in tread.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,053 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,206 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,176 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,311 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,714 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,748 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,543 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,954 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 VVD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

GN02 VVD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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