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GU02 YTT

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,738 mi
Last recorded134,738 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YTT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,738 miles

MIL Light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r N/s/f tyres sidewall cracking perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 134,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

MIL Light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r N/s/f tyres sidewall cracking perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine check light is on

nearside rear inner tyre wall is cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,027 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disks are slightlt worn

both front wipers are slightly smearing screen

engine managemant light displayed and lamda nearly failed mot advise possible faulty lamda sensor

nsr and osr brake pipes are slightly corroded before joining flexy hoses

nsr wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2011 122,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disks are slightlt worn

both front wipers are slightly smearing screen

engine managemant light displayed and lamda nearly failed mot advise possible faulty lamda sensor

nsr and osr brake pipes are slightly corroded before joining flexy hoses

nsr wheel bearing is slightly noisy

osf door is slightly insecure two retaining bolts for bottom hinge are missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,415 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YTT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue 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 GU02 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

GU02 YTT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is GU02 YTT safe to buy?

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