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GF52 UZH

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,947 mi
Last recorded50,947 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,844 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,547 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,917 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 UZH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

GF52 UZH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is GF52 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 UZH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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