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SG02 VXF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,067 mi
Last recorded59,067 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,067 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 45,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,536 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,044 miles

advise corrosion on rear(front to rear)metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise corrosion on rear(front to rear)metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,672 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,175 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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SG02 VXF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG02 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG02 VXF registered?

SG02 VXF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SG02 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 VXF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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