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GN52 USB

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 USB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,602 miles

Both rear sill panels corroding

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear sill panels corroding

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,039 miles

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

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

Engine management light stays on

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,379 miles

Both front wiper blades have started to split

Engine Management Light stays on

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,909 miles

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

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

eml stays on

slight rumble to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,687 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,876 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 USB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 USB, 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 USB registered?

GN52 USB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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