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GL52 SKJ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 SKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,315 miles

E.M.L. on

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,255 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside rear door

damage to offside front bumper

offside front tyre bold inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 61,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside rear door

damage to offside front bumper

offside front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,481 miles

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

oil leak

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 57,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

vehicle has various damage

Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

vehicle has various damage

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,989 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,798 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,630 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 40,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake travel

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 36,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,985 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front outer c.v boot cracked

rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,758 miles

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

front outer c.v boots cracked

rear top shock absorber bushes weak

slight play in front antiroll bar link arm ball joints

slight play in rear wheel beraings

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,758 miles

front outer c.v boots cracked

rear top shock absorber bushes weak

slight play in front antiroll bar link arm ball joints

slight play in rear wheel beraings

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 22,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,451 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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GL52 SKJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GL52 SKJ, 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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GL52 SKJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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