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DU52 GXP

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 GXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,180 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 38,608 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 32,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,763 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill sections corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (from hose to hub) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,509 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (from hose to hub) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear oil leak

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,903 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear oil leak

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,380 miles

gear oil leak

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

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

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

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

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of protective grease

nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,476 miles

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

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

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

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

gear oil leak

limited inspection of brakepipes possible due to a protective coating of grease

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,117 miles

Oil leak

limited inspection of the brakepipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,286 miles

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

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

offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,023 miles

brake pipes been greased

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,526 miles

nearside front tyre low and wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,048 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,087 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2005 7,804 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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DU52 GXP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU52 GXP, 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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DU52 GXP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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