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GL52 SNY

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,061 mi
Last recorded93,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 SNY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,061 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low close to limit

o/s/f tyre borderline pass on limit

o/s/r wheelbearing slight play

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low close to limit

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre borderline pass on limit

o/s/r wheelbearing slight play

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2010 87,489 miles

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

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 7 May 2010 87,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,324 miles

surface rust front discs

Fail 12 Mar 2008 70,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust front discs

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,809 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 53,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,504 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 33,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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GL52 SNY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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