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GL52 SLU

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 SLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,182 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber deteriating slightly

engine management lamp on

fuel filter poorely secured

fuel lines corroding

osf brake pipe corroding

underside body/component/sills corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber deteriating slightly

engine management lamp on

fuel filter poorely secured

fuel lines corroding

nsf tyre on limit on edge

osf brake pipe corroding

osf tyre on limit on edge

osf wheel noise when rotated

underside body/component/sills corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,947 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,438 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,982 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,431 miles

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,431 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,406 miles

Front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,381 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,414 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 SLU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL52 SLU, 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 GL52 SLU registered?

GL52 SLU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is GL52 SLU safe to buy?

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