MOT Status
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55,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
light surface corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
light surface corrosion
Offside Rear tyre pressure low and cracking on outer side wall
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear tyre pressure low and cracking on outer side wall
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded high lighted in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged high lighted in yellow chalk LEAKING DON'T DRIVE VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))
wiper speed slow
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
wiper speed slow
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to mettal brake pie (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
baffels loose in center exhaust box
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe
offside lower rear door sill corrosion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 budget (5.2.3 (e))
offside lower rear door sill corrosion
nearside front tyre slight wear on outer tread 1756514
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22inch blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
nearside front tyre slight wear on outer tread 1756514
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 1756514 budget tyre is also close to the limit (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights turn off when main beam switch is turned off possible faulty stalk (1.7.5c)
Headlamp aim not tested both dip beams not working once main beam is turned off (1.8.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
driver door lock
drivers door lock faulty
rear wiper split
drivers door lock faulty
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
drivers door lock faulty
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
check engine light on
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
check engine light on
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF52 BUU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BUU, 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 GF52 BUU registered?
GF52 BUU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2002.
Is GF52 BUU safe to buy?
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