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GJ52 CFA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,877 mi
Last recorded41,877 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,865 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 8,557 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 CFA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

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

Is GJ52 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 CFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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