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GN52 TVC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 TVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,471 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,746 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,820 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,561 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished.

nearside rear backplate brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,378 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

nearside rear backplate brake pipe corroded.

power steering pump damp.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

nearside rear backplate brake pipe corroded.

power steering pump damp.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,440 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,859 miles

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 23 Aug 2005 27,604 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn.

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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GN52 TVC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN52 TVC, 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 GN52 TVC registered?

GN52 TVC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is GN52 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 TVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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