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GF52 BUH

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 BUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,460 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,906 miles

offside headlamp loose (top support broken)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 25,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp loose (top support broken)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,511 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside front brake binding

slight leak from power steering pump

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 BUH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF52 BUH, 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

How do I check the history of GF52 BUH?

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What year was GF52 BUH registered?

GF52 BUH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is GF52 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 BUH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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