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GJ52 CDE

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,699 mi
Last recorded81,699 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CDE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,699 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,869 miles

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

Noise, suspect nearside rear wheel bearing ?.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls. Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 74,755 miles

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

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

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

Noise, suspect nearside rear wheel bearing ?.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls. Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,401 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2013 66,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,771 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,024 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,998 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,664 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,664 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear brake noise

Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,498 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear brake noise

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,486 miles

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

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 CDE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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