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GF52 UYY

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,261 mi
Last recorded59,261 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 UYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,593 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 152,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,503 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,316 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,901 miles

Hand brake nearing end of maximum traval

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,307 miles

note nearside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 6,281 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 UYY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYY, 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

How do I check the history of GF52 UYY?

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What year was GF52 UYY registered?

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

Is GF52 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 UYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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