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GF52 YXJ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,594 miles

Both os front & rear tyres sidewalls perished and nsr

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight smearing on osf wiper blade

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,593 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both os front & rear tyres sidewalls perished and nsr

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight smearing on osf wiper blade

Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,481 miles

osf tyre slightly bold from inner edges

rear lower seat insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2011 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

osf tyre slightly bold from inner edges

rear lower seat insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 57,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,160 miles

Advise Front Brake Pads JUST legal {Very Low}

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 YXJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

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

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