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GF52 YXH

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 YXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,438 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 37,422 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,716 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,536 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,535 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,255 miles

dash mounted brake warning light stays on

Fail 6 Dec 2006 28,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,728 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 YXH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

GF52 YXH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is GF52 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 YXH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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