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GU02 KZX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 KZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 118,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 118,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has age cracks appearing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,807 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has age cracks appearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,474 miles

front exhaust mounting badley corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,016 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,978 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GU02 KZX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU02 KZX, 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 GU02 KZX registered?

GU02 KZX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is GU02 KZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 KZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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