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GF52 BUV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside steering rack damp with pas fluid

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas pump (2.3.3b)

engine management light on and poor engine running

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,683 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,378 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 BUV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

GF52 BUV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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