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GF52 EWY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2016 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,260 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excessive

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excessive

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,173 miles

Corrosion and repair to offside rear outer sill

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre wsorn on outeredge tread not cut as deep

Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion and repair to offside rear outer sill

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre wsorn on outeredge tread not cut as deep

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,007 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 62,504 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,911 miles

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

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 EWY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

GF52 EWY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GF52 EWY safe to buy?

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