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GN02 WOU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 WOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,253 miles

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

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside tyre valve stem poor

Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside tyre valve stem poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 73,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,433 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut cords not expossed

parking brake travel long

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,465 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 43,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,636 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 WOU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc 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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

GN02 WOU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is GN02 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 WOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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