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GF52 BUU

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,728 mi
Last recorded55,728 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 BUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,728 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 55,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,470 miles

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and cracking on outer side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2025 55,470 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and cracking on outer side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,198 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 55,198 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,977 miles

wiper speed slow

Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,187 miles

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

slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,686 miles

offside lower rear door sill corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 53,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,804 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer tread 1756514

Fail 21 Jan 2019 52,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,904 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,904 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,284 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,284 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 48,611 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,958 miles

driver door lock

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,629 miles

drivers door lock faulty

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,188 miles

drivers door lock faulty

Fail 26 Jan 2012 43,188 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

drivers door lock faulty

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,431 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,431 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,790 miles

check engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,059 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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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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