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GN52 VCZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,813 miles

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

exhaust corroding

gearbox oily

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

gearbox oily

near side rear tyre perrishing

off side rear tyre perrishing/cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,605 miles

Centre exhaust box heat shield rattling

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust box heat shield rattling

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear service brake imbalance at 61%. it would appear rear brakes need repair or adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,802 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 40,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,772 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 12,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 12,266 miles

nearside rear tyre, quite worn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 5,547 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 VCZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

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