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GX51 XHL

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XHL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre low on esdge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

offside wiper blade split

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,677 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

offside wiper blade split

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre's on the legal limit

front brake disk's in poor condition

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipe's slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre's on the legal limit

front brake disk's in poor condition

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipe's slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 55,627 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,567 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,567 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,655 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,745 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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GX51 XHL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX51 XHL, 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 GX51 XHL registered?

GX51 XHL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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