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DA52 GXF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,821 mi
Last recorded49,821 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 49,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes freshly greased

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,195 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,771 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,273 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,644 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,659 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 21,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 71,284 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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DA52 GXF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA52 GXF, 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 DA52 GXF registered?

DA52 GXF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is DA52 GXF safe to buy?

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