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YM02 GOK

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,032 mi
Last recorded51,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 GOK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,032 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear o/side tyre close to limits

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Rear o/side tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,690 miles

Cv gator cracking

F/n/side wheel bearing slight play

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,684 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Cv gator cracking

F/n/side wheel bearing slight play

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrotion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,406 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 20,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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YM02 GOK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow 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 YM02 GOK, 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 YM02 GOK registered?

YM02 GOK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YM02 GOK 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.

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