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GF52 BTO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,949 mi
Last recorded65,949 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 BTO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,949 miles

Exhaust heat cover is poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear end of car has accident damage

Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,491 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat cover poor

rear end damaged boot hard to open

Pass 14 Oct 2006 52,649 miles

near side outersill has filler and is painted over

Fail 14 Oct 2006 52,641 miles

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

near side outersill has filler and is painted over

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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GF52 BTO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF52 BTO, 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

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What year was GF52 BTO registered?

GF52 BTO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GF52 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 BTO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF52 BTO have outstanding finance?

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