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GJ52 CEN

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 CEN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bottom edge of patch not welded on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,593 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 51,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 49,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 48,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,056 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 46,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective DRIVE SHAFT NUT (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,329 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 44,329 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust forward mounting corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 43,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,357 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,711 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 39,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,559 miles

light stalk loose still works lights

Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

light stalk loose still works lights

n/s wiper blade split

n/sr brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,242 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,373 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 CEN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GJ52 CEN, 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 GJ52 CEN registered?

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

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