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GJ52 CCZ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 88,368 miles

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded/all brake pipes have been greased

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge also cracked

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded/all brake pipes have been greased

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge also cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,307 miles

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

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

most brake pipes covered in copper grease

Fail 8 Apr 2013 77,305 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

most brake pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,543 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,541 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

o/s rear tyre wall worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,109 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,041 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,039 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,968 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 54,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,592 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,360 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,146 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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GJ52 CCZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ52 CCZ, 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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GJ52 CCZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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