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GL52 UFS

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

play detected at nearside inner driveshaft

Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

play detected at nearside inner driveshaft

Pass 7 May 2013 81,492 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2013 81,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,314 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,696 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,696 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 36,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 20,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UFS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL52 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

GL52 UFS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GL52 UFS safe to buy?

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