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GF52 RYP

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 RYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 50,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 50,485 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 49,937 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 49,912 miles

Emissions not tested due exhaust leak and unknown noise from cambelt area. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 44,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,209 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,736 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Both front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion forming,

Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,736 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Both front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion forming,

Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,863 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrels have slight corrosion.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

General corrosion to rear sub-frame and to front and rear suspension components.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,856 miles

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated.

Both rear tyres have slight perishing.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corosion to rear sub-frame and to front and rear suspension components.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,419 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,874 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 29,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,109 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish.

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 10,916 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 RYP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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