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GD52 FKG

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 FKG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,887 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,342 miles

EML light on dash

Front both lights deteriorated

Rear Upper suspension spring cups corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML light on dash

Front both lights deteriorated

Rear Upper suspension spring cups corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,993 miles

both headlights faded

both rear top spring cups corroded

mil is on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlights faded

both rear top spring cups corroded

mil is on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,472 miles

eml light on

nsr light lense cracked

only just visable beam pattern on headlamps

pasangers sill is becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear top spring cups becoming corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,472 miles

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

eml light on

nsr light lense cracked

only just visable beam pattern on headlamps

pasangers sill is becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear top spring cups becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,356 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,236 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2010 63,521 miles

slight imballance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,662 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls cut

offside rear tyre low and perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre sidewalls cut

offside rear tyre low and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,111 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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GD52 FKG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GD52 FKG, 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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GD52 FKG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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