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GN52 UNJ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,225 mi
Last recorded75,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,225 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,225 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

cv boot perished(attn req soon).front brakes binding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

cv boot perished(attn req soon).front brakes binding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

downpipe slight leak

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,388 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

downpipe slight leak

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,856 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 48,732 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area all around the circumference of tyre ,advise renew

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,732 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area all around the circumference of tyre ,advise renew

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 41,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,923 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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GN52 UNJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

GN52 UNJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 UNJ safe to buy?

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