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GF52 JXX

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 JXX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bind drivers side front brake

noise from passenger side rear bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bind drivers side front brake

noise from passenger side rear bearings

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,100 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,092 miles

Front tyres low on outer edges possible tracking

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,363 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight bulge

slight play in both steering rack joints

Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,363 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight bulge

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,126 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,304 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 28,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,147 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 JXX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JXX, 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

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What year was GF52 JXX registered?

GF52 JXX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GF52 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 JXX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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