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GJ52 CEX

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 74,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,355 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,242 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,201 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,303 miles

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

offside brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,652 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 26,064 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,163 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 CEX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CEX, 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

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What year was GJ52 CEX registered?

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

Is GJ52 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 CEX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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