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GJ52 CDY

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle has various signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,352 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,480 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,149 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,228 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 16,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 CDY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ52 CDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ52 CDY?

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What year was GJ52 CDY registered?

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

Is GJ52 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 CDY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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