CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV02 GJJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,348 mi
Last recorded77,348 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 GJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 77,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 77,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 71,366 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre quite worn

Fail 10 May 2010 71,264 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre getting close to limit at inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 62,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,325 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

b/s front brake disc surfaces rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 56,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2007 46,611 miles

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm dust cover split

Pass 8 May 2006 38,845 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV02 GJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SV02 GJJ, 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

How do I check the history of SV02 GJJ?

You can check the full history of SV02 GJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV02 GJJ registered?

SV02 GJJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is SV02 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 GJJ shows 9 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.

Does SV02 GJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV02 GJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.