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GN52 UNM

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,283 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight cracking n/s/r & o/s/r tyre wall

unable to check n/s/r seat belt completly child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2005 17,681 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 UNM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN52 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

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

Is GN52 UNM safe to buy?

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