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GN52 VCT

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,032 mi
Last recorded60,032 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 60,032 miles

front number plate poor condition.

o/s/f tyre just legal.

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition.

Fail 10 May 2016 60,032 miles

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

front number plate poor condition.

o/s/f tyre just legal.

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,132 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,711 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to offside rear outer cill

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,711 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to offside rear outer cill

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,468 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,469 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,247 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,377 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 VCT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN52 VCT?

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What year was GN52 VCT registered?

GN52 VCT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VCT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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